Roanoke-based author Heath Hardage Lee’s new book, “The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon – The Life and Times of Washington’s Most Private First Lady,” will be released tomorrow. Lee’s previous non-fiction work – “The League Of Wives,” has been optioned for a TV series, and it led to Lee’s new biography of Patricia Nixon – and HER…… Continue Reading
Whether you’re looking to get away with the kids before school starts or are looking for an adventure yourself, one state park in West Virginia may not be as far as you think. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post State Park in WVA offers outdoor activities 2 hours from ROA first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
Don’t bug out! A new event at Roanoke County’s Explore Park this weekend takes a look at the natural environment and its residents. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Insect Fest crawls to Explore Park this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
New security technology that rolled out last month and should get travelers through checkpoints quicker was demonstrated at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport this morning. With the number of travelers flying out of the local airport up this year compared to 2023, the real-time ID system should shorten the security process – flyers will no longer have…… Continue Reading
The 24 people released from Russian prisons yesterday – four headed back to the United States – will be viewed through a political lens with the Presidential election just over three months away. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: The post Prisoner exchange viewed through a political lens first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
After Former President Donald Trump raised questions about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race, an area professor talks about the implications. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post VT professor talks Trump’s race comment on Harris’ race first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Outside the Courthouse and the Sheriff’s Office in downtown Roanoke today, a memorial was unveiled in the parking lot for Deputy Corporal Barry Lee Pendrey, who was killed inside the Roanoke City jail 39 years ago by an inmate. Members of Pendrey’s family and former retired Sheriff’s office employees he worked with were on hand…… Continue Reading
Those who are loading up on school supplies during the state sales tax-free weekend that runs tomorrow through Sunday may want to throw a few extra items in the basket for less fortunate kids. Its time again to “Load the Bus,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Tax free weekend means its time…… Continue Reading
A Cleveland Brown suffered what could be a serious injury today and is being transported here to Roanoke to undergo further medical evaluation. Running Back D’Onta Foreman suffered a head injury earlier that resulted in neck pain. That’s according to a post on the website X formerly known as Twitter from Browns beat writer Mary…… Continue Reading
Update: Cleveland Browns running back D’Onta Foreman was released from Carilion Roanoke Memorial hospital yesterday and has rejoined his team after he suffered an injury during a special teams session at training camp being held at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. X-Rays and CT Scans were said to be negative. Previous: A Cleveland…… Continue Reading