As Roanoke marks the Mill Mountain Star’s 75th anniversary November 23rd, there is a rare opportunity to hear just how much it meant to the city when the landmark was erected and first lit up. It was a song written, recorded and played on Roanoke radio to celebrate the occasion. WFIR’s Evan Jones goes deep…… Continue Reading
Now here’s Brent Stevens from 5 Points Creative, “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre, adapted from the Broadway mash, “Wicked.” The post “Wicked” expected to be huge hit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The “Strong Food and Farm Future” project that looks to build resilient food systems in the region – and attract more people to local producers – has just received a big boost from the federal government. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Major grant will help Foodshed establish Roanoke Food & Farm Trail first…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post Blue Ridge Holler all-day concert at Jeff Center, 5 Points fundraiser first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
If you are Medicare, you’ve heard this before…there are some changes that will impact your coverage. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Medicare recipients will see increases in the cost of their coverage. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on that. The post Changes to Medicare Premiums and Deductibles first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
A Holiday tradition continues this weekend in the Historic Grandin Village. It’s time once again for the annual Children’s Parade. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. For more than 4 decades the Grandin Village Business Association and the Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association have hosted the Holiday Children’s Parade. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us more…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. (WalletHub) — Roanoke’s average holiday budget is $1,067, placing it mid-tier among Virginia cities, according to a new study by WalletHub. The report analyzed holiday spending limits in over 550 U.S. cities, considering factors like income, debt, and monthly expenses. Arlington tops Virginia’s rankings, with residents planning to spend over $3,100 on holiday…… Continue Reading
The annual Restaurant Week has become “Shop Williamson Road Weeks” this time around, November 18th through the 30th – an attempt to showcase not only restaurants representing cultures around the world, but other retail and service shops. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post WRABA tries new approach to traditional Restaurant Week this year…… Continue Reading
ROANOKE, Va. (City of Roanoke) — As the holiday season approaches, the City of Roanoke is reminding residents to take precautions when handling Christmas lights and electrical cords to avoid potential exposure to lead. According to Lead Safe Roanoke, many holiday light cords contain trace amounts of lead, which can transfer to the skin during…… Continue Reading
Allegiant announced this morning that Roanoke Blacksburg Regional airport will have a non-stop route to Sarasota, Florida via the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport starting Feb. 14th. According to the airline, the flight will be offered twice a week and one way tickets start at 59 dollars. Full Release from Allegiant: Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today…… Continue Reading