The Summer Music Games of Southwest Virginia is returning for the first time since 2019 to the Salem Stadium next Tuesday evening. The event includes four bands from Drum Corps International, bands that come from South Carolina, Iowa, and California. Drum Corps International is the governing body of audition-only, travel marching bands for high school…… Continue Reading
Cost-conscious homeowners could lower their utility bills by following a few simple tips as temperatures soar. Southern Trust Home Services is offering a few suggestions that might help homeowners keep their home’s temperatures, and utility bills, more comfortable. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 7-27 Tips WRAP1-WEB The post DIY tips to beat the…… Continue Reading
Following Roanoke City Council’s decision to form an advisory board dedicated to equality, a nearby locality hopes to follow their lead. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill explains how the city’s equity board has made a difference in the last two years: Roanoke Equity Board WRAP 7-28 The post Roanoke inspires nearby…… Continue Reading
62 of the beagles rescued from a Virginia breeding facility are now in the care of Angels of Assisi in Roanoke, and if you are interested in adopting any of them, you can begin the process right now. Most of the beagles sent here are nursing litters, and most of them are currently in foster…… Continue Reading
From Roanoke County Police Department: On Wednesday July 27, 2022, about 9:13pm a 2003 Mazda Protégé was traveling northbound in the 2400 block of Catawba Valley Dr in Roanoke County. Ms. Lester was a pedestrian crossing Catawba Valley Dr and was struck by the Mazda. Ms. Lester was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver…… Continue Reading
NEWS RELEASE: (Danville, Va.) – The Pittsylvania-Danville Health District is advising the public residing near the Walmart on Mount Cross Road to keep their domestic cats contained within their property as efforts will be taken to corral a group of feral cats that may have had contact with the rabid fox. Last weekend, the public…… Continue Reading
For the first time, all students at six Roanoke County public schools will receive free school meals, regardless of their families’ income. The schools are Burlington, Horn, Masons Cove, Mount Pleasant, Mountain View and Cundiff. The schools meet federal economically disadvantaged status requirements. County schools spokesperson Chuck Lionberger: 07-27 Lionberger Bite-WEB For all other Roanoke…… Continue Reading
Showtimers will soon be closing out its run of Godspell, but fans still have some time to catch it before it goes. John-Michael Tebelak’s musical hit from the 70’s will be finishing up its run this week, under director Jessie McKeon. She says that the story, though religious in nature, has something for everyone. More from…… Continue Reading
Roanoker Dan Smith is a member of the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame; his 8th book – and second novel – is NEWS!, which officially releases this weekend. On Sunday from 6 to 7-30pm at the Hollins University Moody Center Dan Smith will discuss and sign copies of NEWS! He talked about his novel –…… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art has a new temporary exhibit, thanks to the generosity of long-time board members and donors, Cynthia and Heywood Fralin. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more: 7-26 Fralin WRAP1-WEB The post Fralin personal collection at the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading