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The Nutcracker, Shakespeare, Best Christmas Pageant ever … and RSO’s Holiday Brass all this weekend
Culture Calendar graphic 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 C...
Gene Marrano Dec 10, 2025

Carilion asking for help in making the Holidays brighter for inpatient children and teens
The last place any child wants to be for the Christmas Holidays is in a hospital. Now two units for Carilion Clinic want to make the holiday brighter for those young patients who won’t be home o...
Gene Marrano Dec 09, 2025

Delegate Rasoul Announces Preparations to Form Exploratory Committee for Congress
2/15/18 – Richmond, VA – Virginia House of Delegates 2018.Photo credit: Amanda Maglione Roanoke, VA – On Monday morning, Delegate Sam Rasoul (HD-38) announced that he has decided to ...
Clark Palmer Dec 08, 2025

Franklin County nonprofit auctioning signed guitar to support wellness programs
A Franklin County equestrian facility is looking to turn a special instrument from one of the world’s most iconic pop performers into support that helps their wellness efforts find their rhythm,...
Web Staff Dec 08, 2025

Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke
The season of giving and holiday cheer is upon us, but one age group is often overlooked. An in-home care service in Roanoke is looking to change that, as WFIR’s Conner Arthur reports: Karis Chr...
Web Staff Dec 05, 2025

Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon
The Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank co-founder Jaclyn Nunziato spoke about yesterday on WFIR had its official grand opening last night, which included remarks from Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb. ...
Gene Marrano Dec 05, 2025

It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas
The Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas starts tonight. For the next three Fridays downtown Roanoke will be flush with the spirit of the holidays. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has mo...
Denise Membreno Dec 05, 2025
Roanoke County awards $108,000 in BEAP grants
More than a dozen Roanoke County businesses got a boost from the county. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports the Economic Development Authority Business Equipment Acquisition Program or BEAP Grant...
Denise Membreno Dec 05, 2025

Huddle Up Moms will cut ribbon and hold open house at its new home on Marshall Avenue
Dr Jaclyn Nunziato Carilion photo WFIR has been tracking Huddle Up Moms from the start – including a live in-studio interview with several future co-founders of the support group for new and exp...
Gene Marrano Dec 04, 2025

Roanoke councilman opposes sales tax hike, speed cameras, and Berglund casino plans
A Roanoke City councilman is standing his ground on multiple city proposals, including potential speed cameras and the idea of a new Berglund Center casino, as WFIR’s Conner Arthur reports: http...
Web Staff Dec 04, 2025
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