How do the Roanoke and New River Valleys stack up as a potential hot spot for high-tech company growth – beginning with an ecosystem that nurtures startups and entrepreneurs? RAMP’s executive director of 10 months weighs in, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post RAMP director assesses entrepreneur ecosystem locally first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Four candidates are vying for 3 seats on Salem City Council. The candidates outlined why they are the best ones to fill the seats. WFIR’s Denise Allen reports. Salem voters have four choices on election day for 3 seats on City Council. Two of the choices are incumbants. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The…… Continue Reading
Donuts and exercise…not the usual pairing but Ronald McDonald House hopes you will spend next weekend with them for both. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on Run for Donuts. Get some exercise and have a donut as a reward all while helping an area charity. It is time once again for the Run for…… Continue Reading
The Fall colors are reaching their peak in the region. That is good news for area businesses. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. If you are looking for a great place to view the fall colors, you are not alone. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge says traffic to the VBR website starts to increase in September…… Continue Reading
A series of live music events still being formulated called “Blue Ridge Holler,” will raise funds next month for Virginia and North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Friends of the Blue Ridge is partnering with local venues including Jefferson Center, Grandin Theatre and 5 Points Music Sanctuary. The 10-day fundraiser kicks off November 21st…… Continue Reading
In the wake of a story reported several days ago, where a former owner of the Farmburgesa restaurants – now closed – was arrested for misdirecting food and beverage taxes collected, a joint letter was sent out to the public, announcing a commitment to make sure those taxes are collected, filed and sent to the…… Continue Reading
The new exhibit at the Salem History Museum honors a nationally recognized local institution. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the Salem Rescue Squad is the spotlight. Visitors to the Salem Museum are now able to journey through over 90 years of history of the Salem Rescue Squad. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the…… Continue Reading
As the hotly-contested Presidential campaign winds down to its final days both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are looking for more minority votes – which could make all the difference on November 5th. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Harris, Trump court black voters in tight race first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Voting rights advocates held a press conference this morning to speak out against Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 35, which he says removes groups including non-citizens that have accidentally or maliciously attempted to register to vote. Muhammad Gula , with Emgage Virginia, says Youngkin’s executive order is removing US citizens and taking away their right…… Continue Reading
Update: Voting rights advocates are voicing opposition to an executive order from Governor Glenn Youngkin that ,they say, has removed eligible voters from voter rolls prior to election day. WFIR’s Clark Palmer explains. Previous: Voting rights advocates held a press conference this morning to speak out against Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 35,…… Continue Reading