Among the thousands who showed up on Saturday as former and perhaps future President Donald Trump held a rally at the Salem Civic Center – 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline. He was live in-studio this morning: For more information about Congressman Cline’s opponent click the link below to hear our full interview with…… Continue Reading
The gender gap could make the difference tomorrow as the campaign for President that has been ongoing for at least two years finally ends. Women voters could hold the key, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Women voters could hold key to presidential election first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
An area college says it was unaware members of its women’s swim team would be participating in former president Donald Trump’s rally over the weekend. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr’s full statement: Dear Maroons: We are aware that during an off-campus political rally in Salem this evening, former…… Continue Reading
This is Drowsy Driving Prevention week. Daylight Saving Time ended over the weekend and eventhough we theoretically gained an hour of sleep, it takes a few days to adjust to the time change. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports that can be dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Triple -A and the National Sleep Foundation are…… Continue Reading
Tickets for Illuminights at Explore Park went on sale today. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Six years of Illiminights has made Roanoke County’s Explore Park a holiday destination. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us tickets went on sale today. Illuminights The post Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
A local organization is using the next few weeks to honor military service members and first responders. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Salem Rotary Club hosting Inaugural Field of Honor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Poll released by Roanoke College: Vice President Kamala Harris holds a 10-point lead over former President Donald Trump (51%-41%) in Virginia, according to the Roanoke College Poll. Independent Cornel West and Libertarian Chase Oliver both poll at 2%, and Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate, takes 1% of the vote. In the U.S. Senate race,…… Continue Reading
On this episode of Capitol Conversations Salem area US Congressman Morgan Griffith discusses how Republicans who make life affordable if they win majorities in the House and Senate next week and also explains why he voted against funding for FEMA. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YzhchmHuaOb The post Capitol Conversations Episode 3: Rep. Morgan Griffith first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
A new exhibit and workshop at Art on First in downtown Roanoke is leaning into the healing power of art. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on The Other Side: Expressions of a Trauma Survivor, a solo exhibition by Mackenzie Rose. A domestic violence survivor has turned a near death experience into works of art…… Continue Reading
One of Virginia’s US Congressmen is explaining why he voted against funding for FEMA. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Congressman Griffith frustrated by coverage of FEMA funding vote first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading