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In-river Whitewater park is ready to start construction

In-river Whitewater park is ready to start construction

Designed around the natural flow of the Roanoke River – but with new, natural features to make it The post In-river Whitewater park is ready to start construction first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Quiz helps determine if you should be screened for cancer

Quiz helps determine if you should be screened for cancer

A New Year’s resolution could save your life. Experts are urging Virginians to prioritize their lung health in The post Quiz helps determine if you should be screened for cancer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading

Fire at Vinton house last night; 2 adults and 47 cats are safe

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded on New Years Eve around 8pm to the 200 block of Foxland The post Fire at Vinton house last night; 2 adults and 47 cats are safe first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Hotel Roanoke one of the venues offering NYE festivities tonight

Hotel Roanoke one of the venues offering NYE festivities tonight

There are any number of places for New Year’s Eve Revelers to welcome in 20-25 tonight, in downtown The post Hotel Roanoke one of the venues offering NYE festivities tonight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Shoe store offers way to Run, Walk, and Swim into New Year

Shoe store offers way to Run, Walk, and Swim into New Year

An area sporting goods store is helping people keep their resolutions to get healthy.  WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno The post Shoe store offers way to Run, Walk, and Swim into New Year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Get healthy by getting active

Get healthy by getting active

An area sporting goods store is helping people keep their resolutions to get healthy.  WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno The post Get healthy by getting active first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Project Sticker Shock focused on preventing minors from purchasing alcohol

Project Sticker Shock focused on preventing minors from purchasing alcohol

The Roanoke County Police Department is conduction an awareness campaign today – right before New Year’s Eve – The post Project Sticker Shock focused on preventing minors from purchasing alcohol first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading
Hockey-A New Year’s Eve tradition

Hockey-A New Year’s Eve tradition

The Roanoke Railyard Dawgs host the Fayetteville Marksmen on New Year’s Eve.  The home game has become a The post Hockey-A New Year’s Eve tradition first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading