Officials with Ridge View Bank were on hand for a ribbon cutting at their Roanoke headquarters. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Ridge View Bank officially opens Roanoke HQ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Del. Rasoul prioritizes mental health, utility costs in re-election bid
Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul prioritizes issues like mental health, utility costs, and small business support as he seeks re-election next year. WFIR’s Ian Price reports. The post Del. Rasoul prioritizes mental health, utility costs in re-election bid first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Showtimers 2025 season, John 360 staged reading – and looking for good liars
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 Cultural Endowment. The post Showtimers 2025 season, John 360 staged reading – and looking for good liars first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Championship City gets ready for a busy year
Salem is solidifying his reputation of being America’s Championship city. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports no other U-S city has crowned more champions. Salem has crowned more college champions than any other U-S city, says Carey Harveycutter, the city’s director of tourism. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports now the city is getting ready…… Continue Reading
Carilion Children’s welcomes four-legged tail wagging employee
One of the more recent hires at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood is a bit furry, likes to wag his tale and is very obedient. “Wali” (Wally) is a facility dog – think service dog but for a whole building – and the black lab has made his media debut. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: …… Continue Reading
Roanoke Mayor named Cabell Brand Hope Award recipient
To whom much is given, much is expected. Those are the words Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr., says he lives by… As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us Lea is this year’s recipient of TAP’s Cabell Brand award. Total Action for Progress has named Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea the 2024 Cabell Brand Hope Award winner. …… Continue Reading
Donnie D’s Bagels preparing to open Roanoke location
Roanoke City will be home to a new breakfast spot following a grand opening event this weekend. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Donnie D’s Bagels preparing to open Roanoke location first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Donnie D’s Bagels preparing open Roanoke location
Roanoke City will be home to a new breakfast spot following a grand opening event this weekend. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Donnie D’s Bagels preparing open Roanoke location first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Jay Jones Launches Campaign for Attorney General
Norfolk, VA — Today, former Delegate Jay Jones launched his campaign for Attorney General of Virginia on a promise to fight for Virginia’s families and take extreme politics out of the Attorney General’s office. “Today, with hope for a brighter future for our Commonwealth and our nation, I am proud to announce my campaign for…… Continue Reading
AARP Virginia warns veterans of rising scam risks after $477M lost
AARP Virginia reports that veterans and their families lost over $477 million to scams in 2023 alone. WFIR’s Ian Price reports that the organization is raising awareness this Veterans Day to combat the growing number of service-related scams. To report scams, contact local law enforcement. For assistance from AARP, call 877-908-3360 or visit the AARP…… Continue Reading