The chair of the political science department at Hollins University and a one-time local Republican party leader offers his post-mortem on a surprising election – and a look ahead to 2024. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 11-17 Lynch-Trump Wrap#1 The post Local political analyst says Republicans have another alternative for 2024 first appeared…… Continue Reading
Here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre this weekend, “The Menu,” starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. ATM 11-17 The post At the Movies: The Menu first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Public Schools hope a $250,000 grant will help provide another layer of safety and security. Like virtually all school systems, Roanoke County has undertaken a number of safety-related steps in the last ten years or so, some of them quite visible, others less so. Now comes one that’s been on the wish list…… Continue Reading
5 Points Music Sanctuary on the edge of Roanoke’s Old Southwest neighborhood has until the end of the month to raise enough money to keep that building. In conjunction with online news source, the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: 5 Points WRAP 11-17 The post 5 Points Music Sanctuary needs $300,000 to…… Continue Reading
The City of Roanoke has rolled out The Empathy Project, a collaboration between the Youth and Gang Violence Prevention team, several local artists and the Berglund Center. Stories and art connected to those who have lost loved ones to gun violence will be posted on the Empathy Project Facebook page; in partnership with the Berglund…… Continue Reading
Roanoke area delegate Sam Rasoul posted this message today, along with the GoFundMe links for the three UVA football players fatally shot on Sunday night: “Three families faced an immensely tragic loss this week. These three students were taken far too soon.” If you would like to contribute, here are the GoFundMe campaigns for the…… Continue Reading
It looks like Sheetz is all set to close its location across from the Roanoke Civic Center this week — as it prepares open its new one at Orange Avenue and King Street. A Facebook post shows a photo at the Williamson Road location stating tomorrow is its last day of operation. In its own…… Continue Reading
Dickens of a Christmas is back in downtown Roanoke for a 40th year, on the first three Friday nights in December, with a Christmas tree lighting, the parade and pet costume contest all back as well. Also returning is the “Elf on a Shelf” Adventure – find all 16 scout elves “hiding” at downtown retail…… Continue Reading
A nationwide settlement between 43 states and Walmart will provide more than $60 million toward state efforts to battle the impacts of opioid and fentanyl addiction. The states alleged that Walmart contributed to the national opioid crisis by improperly managing the the drugs’ distribution at their stores. The settlement totals $3.1 billion in all, and…… Continue Reading
A nationwide settlement between 43 states and Walmart will provide more than $60 million toward state efforts to battle the impacts of opioid and fentanyl addiction. The states alleged that Walmart contributed to the national opioid crisis by improperly managing the the drugs’ distribution at their stores. The settlement totals $3.1 billion in all, and…… Continue Reading