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

We’ve documented the development of “Tiny Cargo,” several times in recent years. Now their unique product – derived from ordinary milk – gets ready to scale up. From a te...

Most Virginians favor stricter gun laws, but many question their effectiveness, according to a new Roanoke College Poll. Residents also support the commonwealth’s existing method of redistrictin...

Dr. Brett Shadle – Virginia Tech A Virginia Tech department is hosting an event Thursday with the goal of sharing stories of displacement and the pursuit of new futures. WFIR’s Conner Arth...

Rep. Ben Cline C. Arthur photo. Live in studio this morning was 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, if the referendum were to go through on April 21st despite injunction ye...

Lester Karlin – Virginia Tech A grounds coordinator for Virginia Tech Athletics reflected on the recent passing of one of the university’s most prominent donors. WFIR’s Conner Arthur...

David Aldridge VBR G Marrano photo The first-ever Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Fall campaign in late 2025 attracted large numbers of visitors. Images captured and conveyed on social media channel...

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs relieved media manager and play-by-play announcer Mitch Stewart of his duties Wednesday after a violation of the team’s code of conduct. The decision follows a recent...

Virginia Capitol A retired area pastor says he will continue advocating for harsher penalties for those who carry out acts of bullying and cyberbullying. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: https://w...

Roanoke College is home to the only majors in Virginia related to Cannabis studies – marijuana – and retail sales are on the horizon with a Democratic General Assembly and Governor. It app...

Volvo Trucks North America photos Things are looking up at the Volvo Trucks North America plant in the New River Valley, as a brand new “regional hauler,” is ready to go to market. Fi...