(from Roanoke County Police/RoCo) Roanoke County Police responded at approximately 6:30 a.m. Monday to an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Critical call in the 4800 block of Pitzer Road. Upon entry, officers located two deceased adults, identified as Amanda Rae Robertson, 42, and Robert Michael Jackson, 58, both of Roanoke County. Next of kin have been…… Continue Reading
A decade after it was last produced there Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird,” is returning to the stage at Mill Mountain Theatre beginning tomorrow for a two-week run. It was a hit the last time, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports. The post To Kill A Mockingbird back at Mill Mountain Theatre first appeared…… Continue Reading
We are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us, it’s a celebration of culture and history. Hispanic Heritage month runs through October 15th. Locally it’s a chance to us to learn more about our neighbors. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The post Local celebrations of Hispanic Heritage…… Continue Reading
World Teachers Day is October 5th and according to Wallet Hub things are looking pretty good for teachers in the Old Dominion. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Wallet Hub has released it’s best places for teachers to work just in time for world teachers day on October 5th. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports…… Continue Reading
A Smith Mountain Lake man is a prime example as to why Carilion is seeking a Certificate of Public Need application to bring a kidney transplant unit to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. A 28-year-old Franklin County man is headed to UVA for a kidney transplant. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… Continue Reading
According to the U-S Department of Veteran Affairs there were nearly 64-hundred veteran suicides from 2020 to 2021. This period saw the largest single year increase in veteran suicides. Veteran suicide is now the number two cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. And the V-A says the number is likely higher.…… Continue Reading
A threat targeted at Breckenridge Middle School in Roanoke on Instagram in the wee hours of the morning was later determined not to be “credible,” – but not before it shut down classes for the day. Roanoke City Police say they take these threats seriously, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Police take online…… Continue Reading
A yearly program promoting public transportation in Roanoke via art is back. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post ‘the mountains rumble’ book of poems by Roanoke bus rider unveiled first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Rock band Metallica is headed to Blacksburg, performing at Lane Stadium on May 7, 2025. The concert will celebrate 25 years since Virginia Tech first used Metallica’s song “Enter Sandman” as the Hokies’ football anthem. Pantera and Suicidal Tendencies will open for Metallica as part of their M72 World Tour. Special student tickets will be…… Continue Reading
Three localities in our area hope to make roads safer with your help. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports, the Safe Streets for All survey closes at the end of the month. Local officials say it’s regional cooperation at its best… Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton have joined forces to…… Continue Reading