The USDA Summer Food Service Program and Roanoke Parks and Recreation are providing meals over the summer to school age children. WFIR Intern Reporter Alex Powell has more: 06-16 Summer Food WRAP-WEB Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times (Monday–Friday weekly) as follows: Indian Rock Village…… Continue Reading
Air conditioning contractors are especially busy this week, handling increased number of calls for help when the AC has gone out. Units are more likely to stress out and fail when working under the hottest of conditions, and contractors must be sure their employees avoid their own physical stress when working in the heat, especially…… Continue Reading
Members of the General Assembly will head back to Richmond tomorrow to consider 38 budget amendments announced by Governor Youngkin yesterday. Republican State Senator David Suetterlein spoke about tomorrow’s special session at the Salem-Roanoke County’s Legislative round-up this morning. Both Suetterlein and fellow panelist Joe McNamara, a local Republican delegate, said a 3 month gas…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health has revised its quarantine guidance for COVID-19, for non-high risk situations. If person is exposed to COVID-19, but has tested positive for and recovered from COVID-19 within the last 6 months, or is up to date on vaccines – or both – that person will no longer be recommended to…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from Hollins University “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre: – the Toy Story spin-off, “Lightyear.” 6-16 ATM The post At the Movies: “Lightyear” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke-area home prices keep rising even as the number of sales modestly declines. So far, it seems, rising mortgage interest rates have not yet impacted home values. The Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors reports an average May home sales price of almost $344,000 — a new record, and 21% higher than May of last year.…… Continue Reading
Roanoke-area home prices keep rising even as the number of sales modestly declines. So far, it seems, rising mortgage interest rates have not yet impacted home values. The Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors reports an average May home sales price of almost $344,000 — a new record, and 21% higher than May of last year.…… Continue Reading
RAMP – the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program – will soon have a new director, as its first leader plans to step away from that position. She says its been a success so far. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 6-16 Miller RAMP Wrap#1 The post Retiring RAMP Director says region will attract more businesses first…… Continue Reading
After nearly 22 years with the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO Joyce Waugh will retire at the end of the year. Waugh joined the Chamber in July 2000 became President & CEO in October 2008, succeeding Beth Doughty. Waugh says she remains bullish about the local business community. She also notes Chamber…… Continue Reading
With hot summer weather once again with us, it’s important to remember that the elderly can be especially vulnerable head-related illnesses. That much is well-known, but the same warnings also apply to the youngest among us. It might sound counter-intuitive: young children with seemingly boundless energy being more at risk in hot conditions than most…… Continue Reading