Get ready for a weekend of non-stop exciting family fun as The Kroger Ram Truck Salem Stampede Championship The post 58 years of family fun as the rodeo returns to Salem first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hunger crisis in Virginia: Report shows 93% increase in food insecurity since 2021
The annual Hunger Atlas Report by the nonprofit group Hunger Free America says more than 700,000 Virginia residents The post Hunger crisis in Virginia: Report shows 93% increase in food insecurity since 2021 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A new name for United Way of Roanoke Valley: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge
A New Year, and a new name for United Way of Roanoke Valley – its now United Way The post A new name for United Way of Roanoke Valley: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New Works weekend ahead, Children’s gallery opens and a history museum event
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post New Works weekend ahead, Children’s gallery opens and a history museum event first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Energy Sense offers tips to save on heating costs during cold snap
As Roanoke experiences cold temperatures, energy-saving tips from Virginia Energy Sense could help residents save money. WFIR’s Ian The post Virginia Energy Sense offers tips to save on heating costs during cold snap first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Push for Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia revived after governor’s veto
The fight to make prescription drugs more affordable in Virginia is back in the spotlight as lawmakers return The post Push for Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Virginia revived after governor’s veto first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Advocates push for federal funding to improve nursing home staffing, care quality in Virginia
Virginia’s nursing homes face staffing shortages that advocates say are impacting care quality. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports, The post Advocates push for federal funding to improve nursing home staffing, care quality in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
NAACP Virginia State Convention outlines priorities for the 2025 General Assembly
The N-Double A CP has outlined its priorities for the upcoming General Assembly. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno The post NAACP Virginia State Convention outlines priorities for the 2025 General Assembly first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Fresh ice, frigid temps cause overnight outages across region
Posted 9 AM 1/7/25 — ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) – Appalachian Power crews are braving bitter cold and icy The post Fresh ice, frigid temps cause overnight outages across region first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Winter weather update: Appalachian Power restores 25% of outages after storm Blair
Posted 1/7/24 — ROANOKE, Va. – Appalachian Power has restored power to nearly a quarter of the 100,500 The post Winter weather update: Appalachian Power restores 25% of outages after storm Blair first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading