Glenvar theater teacher sees his holiday play have local stage debut
Steve Franco has been a Glenvar High School theater arts teacher and director for 33 years. But in other localities he’s known for writing In-laws, Outlaws ...
Blue Ridge PBS 4th Annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland
For the fourth year Blue Ridge PBS is inviting everyone to its annual SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno tells us PBS says it ...
Secure your independence, preventing falls
Roanoke Fire EMS Community Risk reduction team is offering tips to help seniors secure their independence by helping them stay on their feet. ANCHOR TAG: ...
Salem author celebrating release of new Halloween tales
A Salem based author has released his latest collection of Halloween inspired stories. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer ...
Federal marijuana rescheduling raises questions after DEA hearing
As far as a recreational adult market for cannabis in Virginia, everything is at a partisan standstill. but the federal marijuana rescheduling process continues to ...
Warner: Assad’s Fall in Syria Could Spark Middle East Realignment
The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria could reshape the Middle East, according to Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports ...
Holiday plays, concerts, ballet – ’tis the season
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
Poole hands over the reins to another long time MMT employee
Ginger Poole came to Mill Mountain Theatre 18 years ago as an actor; at the end of this month she steps down as the Producing ...
More toys? Some ask for the gift of college savings
As families consider meaningful gifts this holiday season, some are turning to 529 college savings plans. WFIR's Ian Price has more ...
Longtime Virginia Tech professor and poet Nikki Giovanni has died at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who rose from borrowing money to release her first book to decades as a literary celebrity ...
The YMCA at Tanglewood gets ready to open its doors
The Tanglewood Mall makeover continues in Southwest Roanoke County - first it was Carilion Children's and their mental health services - as of tomorrow its ...
Babcock: VT prepared to operate in changing sports landscape
Virginia Tech’s athletic director says the framework of college sports could change to look more like the pros. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer ...
The Toebean Cat Cafe offers feline snuggles with your cup of joe
A new café is opening in Roanoke. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the main attraction are its four-legged residents. A new cozy café is ...
Roanoke College Poll: Political Anxiety Reflects Partisan Changes
Reaction to the 2024 Presidential election is mixed, although a majority (57%) of Virginians are simply happy that it’s over. One-fourth (26%) said they were ...
Roanoke youth football teams advance to nationals, seek community support
Two Roanoke youth football teams are asking for community support as they prepare to compete in a national championship. WFIR’s Ian Price reports. ROANOKE, Va ...
Dickens of a Christmas … and Elf on the Shelf returns this Friday
Come to one Dickens of a Christmas - or all 3 of them - beginning this Friday night in Downtown Roanoke. And keep an eye ...
Holiday concerts, plays, ballet and more … ’tis the season
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
Poage Farm townhome development proposal at open house meeting next week
Developer Alexander Boone says his real estate company has worked with Roanoke County and VDOT to come up with a winning plan for requested rezoning ...
$1.4 million to address lead hazards in Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. — U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced over $1.4 million in federal funding aimed at reducing lead-based paint hazards in homes ...
Produce Prescription program expands with USDA grant
More details on a major grant first reported here last week, for a program that brings clinical and community resources together - and involves fresh ...
