The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace, is pleased with the number of creatives who participated their survey. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the organization provides affordable living and work spaces for artists. The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace,is moving forward with a project in Roanoke City. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it will be one of the…… Continue Reading
VT Prof says “Iranian issue” shifts alliances in Middle East
An apparent Israeli drone attack on a major air base early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan activated Iranian air defenses. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post VT Prof says “Iranian issue” shifts alliances in Middle East first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump
Are you feeling uninspired by your choices for President of the United States in 2024? Our political analyst tells WFIR’s Ian Price you are not alone. The post Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival
A popular festival is returning to the skies of Green Hill Park, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and work zones continue to be a dangerous area for workers, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports: The post ‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
From Italy with Love, MMT’s 60th anniversary concerts, new Taubman art
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 From Italy with Love, MMT’s 60th anniversary concerts, new Taubman art first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3…… Continue Reading
Shakespeare play adaptation brings Italian story to Sin City
An adaptation of a controversial Shakespeare play will be on stage in Southwest Virginia, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post Shakespeare play adaptation brings Italian story to Sin City first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
‘Skill Games’ on the line after Youngkin sends back bill
The General Assembly will reconvene tomorrow to discuss the fate of the skill games bill, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: The post ‘Skill Games’ on the line after Youngkin sends back bill first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
NAACP files another FOIA lawsuit against Gov. Youngkin
The NAACP plans to sue Governor Youngkin for not responding to public records requests concerning DEI – or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – classes at several universities in Virginia. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post NAACP files another FOIA lawsuit against Gov. Youngkin first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center will grow its footprint
More space for events and up to date amenities for guests – like pickleball – will move Hotel Roanoke from the design phase to construction after City Council passed a resolution for the bonds to fund that project yesterday. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center will grow its…… Continue Reading