Pathways to Education showcase tomorrow designed to highlight opportunities in the valley
The Roanoke Higher Education Center is touting tomorrow’s Pathways to Education showcase as the biggest event in its 13 years of existence in the valley. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
Red Cross volunteers take part in Disaster Institute in Roanoke
About 60 Red Cross volunteers from southwest and central Virginia are participating in a four day Disaster Institute in Roanoke. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
Free meals for kids this summer
Feeding America Southwest Virginia has started it’s annual Summer Food Service Program to help feed insecure kids. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports.
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Virginia Western to offer OSHA training beginning in July
Hard to come by OSHA classes are being offered at Virginia Western starting next month. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
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Extras needed for Kennedy movie in Richmond
The book Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard was a New York Times bestseller. Tomorrow, filming begins in Richmond on a made for TV movie based on the book. WFIR’s Timothy Martin says while all the speaking parts are taken, lots extras are needed.
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Heritage Point Urban Farm dedication set for Saturday
It’s a big weekend for the Heritage Point Urban Farm run by the Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has details.
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SCAM ALERT: Callers claiming to be from Appalachian Power using scare tactics to get cash
A new phone scam targeting Appalachian Power customers is making the rounds across Virginia. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more.
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Cicada invasion silenced because of weather
You can thank the weather for the lackluster cicada invasion. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains.
Officials: keep kids out of hot cars this summer
Officials say two recent deaths in Henrico County should be a stark reminder of just how dangerous it is to leave kids in a hot car. WFIR’s Timothy Martin reports.
Scuba classes being offered in Roanoke this summer
Roanoke’s two pools are getting ready to open. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more on the schedule and some new activities this year.
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