Statement from Farmburguesa Management: Dear Valued Customers and Community Members, It is with a mixture of heartfelt gratitude and deep emotion that we announce the closing of our Grandin location. This decision comes after much consideration and reflection on the many memories and opportunities we have shared with you over the years. Since opening our…… Continue Reading
“Short game” pros come to Roanoke for National Invitational
Beginning Saturday, June 1st, the National Invitational Putt-Putt Championship is taking place in Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has more on its economic impact. The post “Short game” pros come to Roanoke for National Invitational first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City farmers market to host night market and vendor show
The downtown Roanoke City Farmers Market is set host its a night market and craft show. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Roanoke City farmers market to host night market and vendor show first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Freedom First ends no-minimum-balance free checking
Its been a nationwide trend and now its arrived at another local financial institution: the end of no-strings-attached free checking accounts. Instead Freedom First will offer “perks” to those customers who may now have to pay a monthly fee. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Freedom First ends no-minimum-balance free checking first…… Continue Reading
Mama Jean’s BBQ to feature in ‘Southern Living’ magazine again
A Roanoke barbecue joint will be featured alongside other prime examples of ‘Southern Living’ in an upcoming magazine issue. WFIR’s Alex Torres has reports: The post Mama Jean’s BBQ to feature in ‘Southern Living’ magazine again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Mama Jean’s BBQ to feature in ‘Southern Living’ mag again
A Roanoke barbecue joint will be featured alongside other prime examples of ‘Southern Living’ in an upcoming magazine issue. WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post Mama Jean’s BBQ to feature in ‘Southern Living’ mag again first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Trump found guilty on all counts
(ABC News) Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 felony counts related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been convicted on criminal charges. MORE: Donald Trump calls hush money trial ‘rigged’ after being found guilty…… Continue Reading
Annual Green Film Festival returns Friday, Saturday
Clean Valley Council is putting on its Annual Green Film Festival starting tomorrow, where they will offer free snacks and refreshments for the environmental films. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Annual Green Film Festival returns Friday, Saturday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
No one injured during Roanoke County house fire
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 5:31 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, to the 2900 block of Catawba Valley Drive, in the Masons Cove area of Roanoke County, for the report of a residential structure fire. First arriving crews from Station 10 (Masons Cove) found heavy, gray smoke coming from the attic and…… Continue Reading
Free block party kicks off ‘Not Your Average Weekend’
A 3-day weekend event series is kicking off tomorrow with a block party in Downtown Roanoke. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Free block party kicks off ‘Not Your Average Weekend’ first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading