The list of harmful invasive species keeps growing, and one of the newest arrivals poses particular threats to area fruit growers — especially to vineyards. The spotted lanternfly made its way to the U.S. from southeast Asia, and since it is good at hitching rides on almost any form of ground transportation, its spread has…… Continue Reading
Floydfest is underway at its new location in Check. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the musical festival is a great place to listen to new music. The members of Happy Landing are ready to rock the “On the Rise Artists” stage at Floydfest. WFIR’s Denise ALlen MEmbreno introduces us to the Folk/Rock band. https://floydfest.com/…… Continue Reading
We talked with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares this morning and as WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports he has questions for Vice President and potential Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says if President Joe Biden is not running for office, Vice President Kamala Harris should leave with him. WFIR’s Denise…… Continue Reading
Some employees and customers of Member One Federal Credit Union are not all that happy about a proposed merger with a Richmond-based financial institution. The “yay or nay” vote online runs through next Tuesday, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Some Member One stakeholders oppose merger with Richmond credit union first appeared on…… 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 More Crimes of the Heart, a Velvet Cabaret and Finding Nemo Jr. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
Donald Trump’s running mate uses a speech at Radford University to call out Democrats who claim the former president is a threat to democracy. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Vance uses Radford speech to call out Harris and other Dems first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A local group of ‘real hillbillies’ protested J.D. Vance’s visit to Southwest Virginia yesterday. They say he is not fit as Vice President. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post ‘Real hillbillies’ protest VP-pick J.D. Vance and his Radford visit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
July is National Disability Pride Month to celebrate the Taubman Museum is getting a new mural. This one is painted by a blind artist. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno introduces us to John Bramblitt. The colorful new mural outside the Taubman Museum of Art celebrates all forms of expression. The new work is up just in…… Continue Reading
BY COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER AND DARLENE SUPERVILLE Updated 2:31 PM EDT, July 21, 2024 AP — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office…… Continue Reading
A new community theatre launches in Roanoke tonight. Exit Pursued By a Bear, makes its home on the Community High School stage. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports Crimes of the Heart is the Bear Theatre’s first production. Roanoke’s newest community theatre debuts tonight with their production of the pulitzer prize winning play Crimes of…… Continue Reading