Category Archives: News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR

Roanoke’s Hope Center to host 4th annual Dinner Under the Stars Saturday
A Roanoke nonprofit is preparing to bring the local community together with its annual dinner, all in an effort to raise funds for holiday gifts for children. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story...
Web Staff Sep 29, 2025

USA Cycling Endurance National Championships meant big bucks for Roanoke Valley
A year’s worth of planning, partnerships and trail building paid off this past summer with another event that helped solidify the Roanoke Valley’s designation as an “East Coast Mount...
Gene Marrano Sep 26, 2025

UnitedHealthcare highlights grandparents’ vital role during appreciation month
September is Grandparents Appreciation Month, and with millions of children across the United States being raise by grandparents, one family medicine physician is highlighting the vital role they play...
Web Staff Sep 26, 2025

Woman dies after Franklin County vehicle crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Thursday, (Sept 25) at 1:50 p.m. on Route 834, two tenths o...
Web Staff Sep 26, 2025

House District 41 candidates share priorities at Virginia AARP forum in Blacksburg
With early voting for Virginia’s November general election now underway, House of Delegates candidates for the 41st district recently visited Blacksburg to meet with voters and share their campa...
Web Staff Sep 26, 2025

A story telling fundraiser for 3 Balloons at 5 Points Music Sanctuary
A soon to be open children’s bookstore is hosting a story-telling benefit event tomorrow that will benefit workers with intellectual disabilities. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. https...
Gene Marrano Sep 25, 2025

Rescue Mission 5K will hold a Dash Flash Pop-up event at Elmwood Park
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash 5K is two months away – and this Saturday from noon until 1pm during the Strongfest event at Elmwood Park there’s an opportunity to register at...
Gene Marrano Sep 25, 2025
Runway safety system stops passenger jet at Roanoke airport; no injuries reported
ROANOKE, Va. - A specialized safety bed of crushable concrete stopped a United Express regional jet from overrunning the tarmac after it skidded off a runway during a rainy landing at Roanoke-Blacksbu...
Ian Price Sep 25, 2025

AG Miyares undeterred by recent polling; stands by first term record
Jason MiyaresLive on the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News this morning, Virginia’s incumbent Republican Attorney General, Jason Miyares, minimized concerns over a recent Wason Center phone su...
Gene Marrano Sep 24, 2025

Trump’s net worth jumps $3 billion while in office, raising ethical questions
President Donald Trump’s net worth has surged to $7.3 billion, a $3 billion increase from last year, according to a recent Forbes report. The financial windfall comes primarily from his crypto v...
Ian Price Sep 24, 2025
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