A groundbreaking ceremony for the new home planned for the RAM House day shelter on Elm Avenue, a The post RAM House breaks ground on new Elm Avenue home first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Go red, it’s Heart Month
The American Heart Association wants Roanoke to go red on Friday. Roanoke landmarks, the Hotel Roanoke, the Berglund The post Go red, it’s Heart Month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
VTC research on quitting substance abuse carries on Warren Bickel’s work in the field
Quitting an addictive substance is hard – and may take more than one attempt to leave behind. So The post VTC research on quitting substance abuse carries on Warren Bickel’s work in the field first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Super Smiles Savers Day: Keeping children’s smiles healthy
Carillion Clinic Dental Care is working to reach children who don’t see a dentist regularly. As WFIR’s Denise The post Super Smiles Savers Day: Keeping children’s smiles healthy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Free rides on Valley Metro buses for Transit Equity Day
Tomorrow is Transit Equity Day. That means free bus rides for everyone. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports The post Free rides on Valley Metro buses for Transit Equity Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Find your “Brand Voice,” says former TV journalist turned marketing executive
The annual Gauntlet business mentoring and competition program geared towards startups and emerging small businesses is underway. Meanwhile The post Find your “Brand Voice,” says former TV journalist turned marketing executive first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The impact of President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI programs.
President Trump made two executive orders dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs during his first week in office The post The impact of President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI programs. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Panda Express opens second location at Valley View
Panda Express finally arrived in the Roanoke Valley about two years ago in the Tanglewood area – and The post Panda Express opens second location at Valley View first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A Virginia Tech professor reacts to the president’s statement blaming DEI for the fatal airline crash at Reagan International Airport.
In his first day in office President Trump ended DEI programs with an executive order. Earlier this week The post A Virginia Tech professor reacts to the president’s statement blaming DEI for the fatal airline crash at Reagan International Airport. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
UPDATE: 67 confirmed dead in Reagan National midair collision; recovery efforts continue
UPDATE: 7 a.m., Jan. 31, 2025 WASHINGTON (WFIR/WFIR News) —Authorities now confirm that all 67 people aboard the The post UPDATE: 67 confirmed dead in Reagan National midair collision; recovery efforts continue first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading