Local playwright David Walton’s play Closing Arguments opens at the Bear Theatre in Roanoke April 4th. WFIR’s Denise The post Local playwright describes his latest work as “a family, a funeral and a lifetime of junk to sort through.” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Man wanted on attempted murder charges following Botetourt County shooting
FINCASTLE, VA –The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting incident. The incident occurred on The post Man wanted on attempted murder charges following Botetourt County shooting first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Brush fires contained in Roanoke County, crews remain on alert
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (March 24, 2025) – Two separate brush fires in Roanoke County are now fully contained, The post Brush fires contained in Roanoke County, crews remain on alert first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Brush Mountain Fire update
Update 9:30 p.m. on March 22, 2025: The fire that started off Newport Road this afternoon is now The post Brush Mountain Fire update first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
SNAP benefits reduction could impact thousands of Virginians
Part of the Republican-majority Congressional plan taking its cues from President Trump, a proposed 2 trillion dollar reduction The post SNAP benefits reduction could impact thousands of Virginians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new interactive map highlighting its outdoor amenities
Botetour County has a new tool in its arsenal for directing people to its outdoor amenities. Let’s Go The post Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new interactive map highlighting its outdoor amenities first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Verge is now the Innovation Alliance
A new name, but the mission remains the same – expanding the local tech economy. “The Roanoke Blacksburg The post Verge is now the Innovation Alliance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund Center
ROANOKE, Va. (March 19, 2025) – The Berglund Center is bringing back a fan-favorite winter experience this weekend The post Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund Center first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Botetourt County launches ‘Let’s Go BOCO’ to promote outdoor recreation
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (March 19, 2025) – Exploring the outdoors in Botetourt County is now easier than ever The post Botetourt County launches ‘Let’s Go BOCO’ to promote outdoor recreation first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College announces upcoming public events for March and April
SALEM, Va. (March 19, 2025) – Roanoke College has announced a series of public events open to the The post Roanoke College announces upcoming public events for March and April first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading