Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is encouraging people to start 2023 clutter free by donating and helping fund their training programs. WFIR’s Caroline Moore has the story. 12-29 Goodwill AM wrap 2-WEB The post Goodwill says get rid of clutter while doing some good for others first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Beginning in mid-January a new, free program offering “tele-mental,” health services will be launched locally, at one of six such providers statewide. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-29 Telemental Wrap#2 The post Free mental health virtual services coming to the area first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
As the New Year rolls around, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke reflects on homelessness metrics for this year – are we making progress?. With the story, WFIR’s Caroline Moore. Also hear the complete interview with Rescue Mission CEO Lee Clark below as well: 12-28 Rescue Mission Wrap 1-WEB Hear the complete in-studio conversation with Rescue…… Continue Reading
Its the fastest sellout in the festival’s 22 year-plus history – FloydFest 23 tickets are gone, as are the campsite passes. All this as the FloydFest co-founder says their new home is taking shape. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: 12-28 FloydFest Wrap#1 The post Fastest-ever sellout for FloydFest 2023 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. 12-28 Culture Calendar The post The Tuskegee Airmen story comes to Harrison Museum on January 6 first appeared on…… Continue Reading
A state financial institution has been given the greenlight for a new alternative to a traditional 401K. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: 12-27 VA529 WRAP2-WEB Click here to learn more about Virginia529 The post State education savings program branches out first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD)On December 27 at approximately 1:14 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1500 block of Kirk Ave SE. Responding officers located an adult male victim with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported…… Continue Reading
A local Chamber of Commerce has onboarded a new Executive Director. In her short time in the position, she’s already put her expertise to good use. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: 12-27 ALivingston Chamber WRAP2-WEB The post Local Chamber of Commerce adds new Exec. Director first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia will face an historic vote as part of this February’s special election. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with details: 12-26 JMcClellan WRAP1-WEB The post Congressional nominee could make history this February first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
He had supporters and detractors – and became a public face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci is stepping down from his highly visible role at the end of this month. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more – including insight from a local health system director – “In Depth.” 12-27 In Depth-Fauci The post Fauci…… Continue Reading