Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Downtown Roanoke’s newest music venue is opening tonight with a sold-out concert by Grace Potter and Holy Roller.  As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the former First National Ex...

A regional non-profit has is having a worldwide impact by providing free prosthetics to amputees in third world countries.  WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://wfirnews.com/wp-co...

Friends of Mountain View recently appeared before Roanoke City Council, unveiling plans for the future of the Historic Fishburn Mansion. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://wfirnews.c...

The novels of historical fiction of author Jim Sargent has spoken about with us over the years involve veteran, grizzled military types, set in the World War Two era. His most recent book involves tee...

Culture Calendar graphic From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke C...

The Salem RidgeYaks General Manager is being inducted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame – and says the franchise’s late owner is a major reason. WFIR’s Ian Price has that ...

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is preparing to extend a little Christmas cheer tomorrow to those experiencing homelessness – and those just having a hard time making ends meet. More from WFIR&rsq...

(VSP News Release) ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in three fatalities. The crash occurred on Monday, (Dec 22) at 11:08 p.m. on Intersta...

David Page and Ms. Parker. Mike Morgan Wheeler Digital photos This morning our sister station’s “Q99 Breaking and Entering,” was back for a third time, as one lucky Q99 listener was ...

VT photo Before your maturing adolescent child gets a smart phone for Christmas, their birthday, or just because, think about opting to reinstall a landline for your kids. More from WFIR’s Gene ...