RAM House breaks ground on new Elm Avenue home
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new home planned for the RAM House day shelter on Elm Avenue, a The post RAM House breaks ground on new Elm Avenue home first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Go red, it’s Heart Month
The American Heart Association wants Roanoke to go red on Friday. Roanoke landmarks, the Hotel Roanoke, the Berglund The post Go red, it’s Heart Month first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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VTC research on quitting substance abuse carries on Warren Bickel’s work in the field
Quitting an addictive substance is hard – and may take more than one attempt to leave behind. So The post VTC research on quitting substance abuse carries on Warren Bickel’s work in the field first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Super Smiles Savers Day: Keeping children’s smiles healthy
Carillion Clinic Dental Care is working to reach children who don’t see a dentist regularly. As WFIR’s Denise The post Super Smiles Savers Day: Keeping children’s smiles healthy first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Free rides on Valley Metro buses for Transit Equity Day
Tomorrow is Transit Equity Day. That means free bus rides for everyone. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports The post Free rides on Valley Metro buses for Transit Equity Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Find your “Brand Voice,” says former TV journalist turned marketing executive
The annual Gauntlet business mentoring and competition program geared towards startups and emerging small businesses is underway. Meanwhile The post Find your “Brand Voice,” says former TV journalist turned marketing executive first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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The impact of President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI programs.
President Trump made two executive orders dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs during his first week in office The post The impact of President Trump’s executive orders ending DEI programs. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Panda Express opens second location at Valley View
Panda Express finally arrived in the Roanoke Valley about two years ago in the Tanglewood area – and The post Panda Express opens second location at Valley View first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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A Virginia Tech professor reacts to the president’s statement blaming DEI for the fatal airline crash at Reagan International Airport.
In his first day in office President Trump ended DEI programs with an executive order. Earlier this week The post A Virginia Tech professor reacts to the president’s statement blaming DEI for the fatal airline crash at Reagan International Airport. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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UPDATE: 67 confirmed dead in Reagan National midair collision; recovery efforts continue
UPDATE: 7 a.m., Jan. 31, 2025 WASHINGTON (WFIR/WFIR News) —Authorities now confirm that all 67 people aboard the The post UPDATE: 67 confirmed dead in Reagan National midair collision; recovery efforts continue first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke College & NRCC partner to expand Rapid Maroons transfer program
SALEM, Va. – Roanoke College has partnered with New River Community College (NRCC) to expand the Rapid Maroons The post Roanoke College & NRCC partner to expand Rapid Maroons transfer program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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UPDATE: Trump links DEI to Reagan Airport crash; Griffith, Warner, Kaine react
WASHINGTON (WFIR) — The mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk The post UPDATE: Trump links DEI to Reagan Airport crash; Griffith, Warner, Kaine react first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
Virginia’s Senior Us Senator is reacting to an American Airlines jet colliding with a Blackhawk helicopter, during what
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Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport to add a new nonstop destination
The Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport is adding a new nonstop destination in February. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno The post Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport to add a new nonstop destination first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Lewis-Gale and HCA announce United Way grant to support healthcare programs
Lewis-Gale Medical Center and its parent company HCA has announced a $25,000 grant to United Way of Virginia’s The post Lewis-Gale and HCA announce United Way grant to support healthcare programs first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Taubman Museum teams up with ROA for airport art
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ground floor terminal and hallways on the second floor are looking a bit more The post Taubman Museum teams up with ROA for airport art first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Roanoke College’s biennial juried exhibition of regional artists, Meet the Artist at PBS
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Roanoke College’s biennial juried exhibition of regional artists, Meet the Artist at PBS first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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History, nature and other topics of interest…It’s time for the SML State Park Winter Lecture Series
The Smith Mountain Lake State Park is open even during the winter months. And when there is a The post History, nature and other topics of interest…It’s time for the SML State Park Winter Lecture Series first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Huddle up Moms is launching the area’s first certified diaper bank
A local nonprofit is creating the region’s first certified diaper bank. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports 1 The post Huddle up Moms is launching the area’s first certified diaper bank first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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Soup for Seniors food drive officially begins tomorrow
The Local Office on Aging officially kicks off the annual “Soup for Seniors” food drive tomorrow – looking The post Soup for Seniors food drive officially begins tomorrow first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ...
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