A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia Tech School of Education to host banned books discussion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A group of Virginia Tech professors are using an upcoming panel discussion to weigh in on book bans enacted by school boards across the Commonwealth. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Virginia Tech set to host banned books discussion first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke PD) On June 5, 2024 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3500 block of Ferncliff Avenue NW. Responding officers located a juvenile male teen with what appeared to be serious gunshot wounds. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported…… 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 RBT’s Alice in Wonderland…Cabaret…and “Place” art show first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge held a press conference this morning to announce the opening of the YMCA at Tanglewood. Plans call for eight pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art Wellness Center, a hot yoga studio, two group exercise studios, two saunas and a children’s programming space in the new space, located on the upper level…… Continue Reading
A new community theatre is putting on mini shows about _____ as a fundraiser this weekend. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: [Click here for more information] The post Event to benefit new community theatre on Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Elders can visit a health fair this Friday that offers resources for a variety of health needs, including their sweet tooth. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post LOA offers seniors resources in Elmwood Park on Friday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Sometime next year is the target for the RAM House day shelter – which assists the homeless and underserved – to make the big move from a former church it now leases on Campbell Avenue to its larger, donated and renovated home on Elm Avenue. An update from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post RAM House…… Continue Reading
Hollins University’s head of political science and former Reagan White House consultant spoke with WFIR about Former President Donald Trump’s recent conviction. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Hollins University professor talks Trump convictions first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Roanoke City Police Department: On June 2, 2024 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3000 block of Williamson Road NW. Responding officers did not locate any victims on scene, but did locate property damage and evidence…… Continue Reading