Rob Ruthenberg
The pandemic didn’t stop one annual event put on by Play Roanoke encouraging folks get out and be active . WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report
The 3rd Installment of the Spreading Kindness Card Campaign is underway and The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is asking for your help once again. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this story.
We have all heard stories last year of venues struggling across the country but there maybe hope on the horizon for music lovers in our region. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.
If you’re on the the fence as to what to do tonight for New Years – One well known place has come up with a plan.. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this story.
Citing the efforts made by the City of Roanoke to be more bike friendly – one national organization has taken notice. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this story
Winter is in full swing and one local charity is asking for you help to keep those in need warm this year.. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.
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As the first doses of the Covid vaccines arrive. The Virginia Department of Health and other area health officials are working to come up with a management system in order to ensure proper and safe distribution.. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.
TEN Million dollars has been donated to Goodwill Industries of the Valleys to help people in our area get back to work through job training. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report.
The first of the Covid vaccines arrived in our area and healthcare workers – including those at LewisGale in Salem, which started administering them yesterday – are stressing the importance of not giving up the fight against the pandemic. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more.