Some of the best female athletes in the country and the world train right here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge: VBR Twenty24, consisting of professional cyclists who have won all kinds of medals and a junior team keeping that pipeline filled. Nicola Cranmer is the General Manager for VBR Twenty24 and a former competitive cyclist herself.…… Continue Reading
Work continues to clear a recent rockslide from the Blue Ridge Parkway, one that is continuing to close a 15-mile stretch that takes you to Peaks of Otter and beyond. The earth and rocks fell onto the roadway one week ago between US 460 and Peaks of Otter, and as a result, the parkway remains…… Continue Reading
Stumped on Christmas gifts in some cases? Put your creative flair to work while supporting crafters in southwest Virginia that are members of the Round the Mountain artisan network. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 12-16 SWVA Wrap#2 The post Get out of town to SWVA Cultural Center for Christmas gifts first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
The GO Virginia State Board has approved new Region 2 projects aimed at growing the regional economy. One of those projects to receive funding is the Botetourt Technical Education Center (BTEC) and Botetourt County Schools, which will help grow the capacity to train and prepare welders. The GO Virginia funding will help support the installation…… Continue Reading
Governor Youngkin says he is frustrated with the pace of government, and he promises that his proposed budget amendments will “hit the accelerator”. These are proposed changes to the two-year budget state lawmakers passed earlier this year. Youngkin proposes personal and business tax cuts, funding more education specialists to address pandemic-related learning losses, and more…… Continue Reading
The owner behind the Roanoke Valley’s first mobile golf simulator explains why he believes it’s an overdue form of entertainment. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on PAR Mobile Golf. 12-15 PAR Golf WRAP For more information about PAR Mobile Golf simulator click HERE The post Roanoke Valley native operating area’s first mobile golf…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University At the Movies … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: the long-awaited sequel, “Avatar – the Way of Water.” 12-15 ATM Final-WEB The post At the Movies: Avatar – the Way of Water first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares spoke with WFIR earlier this week on a number of issues, including a Grand Jury report on the Loudon County School Board, the recent election and the Fentanyl crisis in the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has this “Longer Listen” segment: 12-15 Miyares Longer Listen -WEB The post AG Jason Miyares…… Continue Reading
Governor Glenn Youngkin today rolled out a plan to provide improved and more expeditious mental health services to those in need – calling it “Right Help, Right Now.” It involves getting more Virginians into mental health treatment sooner, reducing the burden on law enforcement agencies, expanding school-based programs and providing more funds for those that…… Continue Reading
Gravel bike riding has become more popular in recent years – riding on unpaved byways or National Park fire roads for example, a cross between paved roads and more strenuous mountain biking. Now a new “Gravel Adventure Field Guide” spotlighting 10 local routes are featured in a digital and print book that can be found…… Continue Reading