Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced that the CNBC has ranked Virginia as “America’s Top State for Business”. Virginia has been in the spotlight before, being recognized as America’s top business state repeatedly over the past decade under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Youngkin adds on. The post Gov discusses Virginia being a top business state…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. “When a…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. The annual ranking measures all 50 states on 128 different metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness to determine which states are delivering most effectively on the things that mean the most to business. “When a…… Continue Reading
Patients won’t notice the change says Carilion Clinic – and that’s the goal as almost 800 employees involved with patient scheduling and billing will soon no longer be Carilion employees. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Carilion will outsource some services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art is starting a new program called Happy HeArts. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the goal is to make the museum accessible to every one. A new program at the Taubman Museum of art is an effort to make art accessible to children of all abilities. WFIR’s Denise ALlen Membreno…… Continue Reading
The Salem Museum has a new exhibit and it’s all about summers of the past. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports you might be surprised at the way summer was celebrated in the early days of Salem. A new exhibit at the Salem Museum offers a look into summers of yester-years. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno…… 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 Yacht rock ahead, Jeff Center’s 24-25 season, new playhouse getting ready first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
With Hurricane Beryl making it’s way through the Southwestern United States, VDOT wants you to have emergency preparations for everyone that makes up your family. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: [Click here for resources on disaster preparedness] The post VDOT urges disaster preparedness amid hurricane season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A bridge in Salem is getting a new name in memory of a fallen U.S. Navy crewman and Roanoke College graduate who died after a tragic helicopter crash in 2021. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Salem bridge renamed to honor fallen Naval Air Crewman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
TSA officers discover a .380 caliber gun loaded with six bullets in his carry-on bag during an x-ray screening; this not only prevented the man from entering the aircraft but also has him facing a “stiff civil penalty” that can see him paying $15,000 and losing TSA Pre-Check privileges. Wednesday’s gun catch was the fourth…… Continue Reading