Mill Mountain Zoo executive director Niki Voudren says its costs almost $4000 a day to feed and care The post Downed trees that closed Mill Mountain Zoo means a financial crunch first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Gov. Youngkin promotes job resources for federal workers facing potential layoffs in Virginia
With potential job losses on the horizon for federal workers, including more than 3,200 in our region, Virginia The post Gov. Youngkin promotes job resources for federal workers facing potential layoffs in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Showtimers presents Almost Maine opening Thursday
Showtimers is presenting Almost Maine. The community theater’s latest production opens Thursday for a two weekend run. The post Showtimers presents Almost Maine opening Thursday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College releases first season football schedule
Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday
Officials say the best time to try something new in Vinton starts Sunday. Many of the eateries are The post Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke Outside initiative helps outdoor projects with grant money
A Roanoke Outside initiative is giving outdoor related projects in the region a helping hand in the form The post Roanoke Outside initiative helps outdoor projects with grant money first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The 7th Annual Roanoke College International Film Series continues this weekend
The 7th annual Roanoke College International Film Series continues this weekend. This year’s theme is Truth and Lies. The post The 7th Annual Roanoke College International Film Series continues this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College president Frank Shushok Jr. on big changes at the school
Roanoke College’s 12th president is Frank Shushok Jr., who joined the college after 13 years at Virginia Tech The post Roanoke College president Frank Shushok Jr. on big changes at the school first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New Hollins museum director says she’s “incredibly lucky,” to land here
A nationally-recognized arts educator and curator has landed in Roanoke County at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum on The post New Hollins museum director says she’s “incredibly lucky,” to land here first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Do Good Days will lend local non-profits a helping hand
FIFTH ANNUAL DO GOOD DAYS ANNOUNCED ROANOKE, VA – The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are teaming up with The post Do Good Days will lend local non-profits a helping hand first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading