Roanoke City is going to proclaim March 10th Burrell(BURR-al) Day in memory of Dr. Isaac Burrell(BURR-al), a well The post The Burrell Day Open House is Monday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week
ROANOKE, Va. (March 8, 2025) – As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, AARP Virginia is The post Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Rehabilitated Eastern screech-owl to be released in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – After nearly four months of rehabilitation, an Eastern screech-owl is set to The post Rehabilitated Eastern screech-owl to be released in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Debate grows over Gus Nicks Boulevard lane reconfiguration project
ROANOKE, Va. (March 7, 2025) – The ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project has drawn mixed The post Debate grows over Gus Nicks Boulevard lane reconfiguration project first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Arts Pop brings interactive performances and exhibits downtown this weekend
A signature winter arts event in Virginia’s Blue Ridge highlights the region’s creative scene this weekend. WFIR’s Ian The post Roanoke Arts Pop brings interactive performances and exhibits downtown this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related outages in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (March 6, 2025) – Appalachian Power crews are preparing to respond to potential power outages in The post Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related outages in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carillion wants your electronic waste
Carillion Clinic wants your electronic waste. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the proceeds from Saturday’s event benefit The post Carillion wants your electronic waste first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users
A Roanoke woman says assistive eyewear has given her and others more freedom in daily life. WFIR’s Ian The post Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect
ROANOKE, Va. (March 5, 2025) – The Roanoke Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection The post Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek
RUSTBURG, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Seven individuals were arrested as part of Operation Hide and Seek, a The post Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading