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The Exchange debuts with Grace Potter, a new exhibit at Gallery 360 and the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference

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The Exchange debuts with Grace Potter, a new exhibit at Gallery 360 and the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference

Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...

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ROA traveler numbers up; executive director on future airport expansion plans

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ROA traveler numbers up; executive director on future airport expansion plans

Gene Marrano January 5, 2026 0

A record 760,000 passengers in 2024, and projected 2025 totals that will “blow those numbers out of...

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Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Senators criticize capture of Maduro

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Virginia’s Democratic U.S. Senators criticize capture of Maduro

Gene Marrano January 3, 2026 0

Virginia’s two U.S. Senators are sharply criticizing President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, with Tim Kaine...

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Rep. Cline issues statement of support for capture of Maduro

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Rep. Cline issues statement of support for capture of Maduro

Gene Marrano January 3, 2026 0

Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas...

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Local fitness studios and gyms often see a spike in membership every January

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Local fitness studios and gyms often see a spike in membership every January

Gene Marrano January 2, 2026 0

Is this the year you *promise* to tone up and lose a few pounds? The New Year...

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AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE

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AAA wants Virginians to celebrate wisely – and have a plan for NYE

Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0

Triple-A wants Virginians to celebrate the New Year safely – and offers some sobering statistics about what...

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Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines

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Blue Ridge Literacy and its students faced challenges in 2025 with shifting immigration guidelines

Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0

Blue Ridge Literacy was founded in 1985 to strengthen those skills for adults in western Virginia. Over...

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The Exchange opens with Grace Potter on NYE, last month for Taubman ticketed exhibition in January

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The Exchange opens with Grace Potter on NYE, last month for Taubman ticketed exhibition in January

Gene Marrano December 31, 2025 0

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...

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Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter

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Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter

Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0

The novels of historical fiction of author Jim Sargent has spoken about with us over the years...

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Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum

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Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum

Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0

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Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer

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Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer

Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0

The Salem RidgeYaks General Manager is being inducted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame – and...

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Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast

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Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast

Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is preparing to extend a little Christmas cheer tomorrow to those experiencing...

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Fatal accident on I-81 in Roanoke County claims three lives

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Fatal accident on I-81 in Roanoke County claims three lives

Gene Marrano December 23, 2025 0

(VSP News Release) ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in...

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Q99’s Breaking and Entering for the Holidays: its a good thing

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Q99’s Breaking and Entering for the Holidays: its a good thing

Gene Marrano December 23, 2025 0

This morning our sister station’s “Q99 Breaking and Entering,” was back for a third time, as one...

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Time to go “Old School,” for your kid’s first phone?

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Time to go “Old School,” for your kid’s first phone?

Gene Marrano December 23, 2025 0

Before your maturing adolescent child gets a smart phone for Christmas, their birthday, or just because, think...

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