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Suspect arrested following fatal shooting in...

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2025/05/26

New: On May 24, 2025, at approximately 11:05 p.m., officers responded to the 2700 block of Glengary Ave The post Suspect arrested following fatal shooting in Northwest Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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RC POLL: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll;...

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2025/05/22

Poll from Roanoke College: a still-early look at the likely November gubernatorial matchup, Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads RepublicanThe post RC POLL: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll; Political anxiety increases first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Hit the road early, or late, this Memorial Day...

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2025/05/22

Nine out of ten Virginians that are traveling for the Memorial Day weekend will “hit the road,” in The post Hit the road early, or late, this Memorial Day weekend says Triple A first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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President of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys...

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2025/05/21

The President of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is thanking Roanoke City emergency personnel who saved his life.The post President of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys thanks paramedics who saved his life first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Northern Virginia Democratic Congressman Gerry...

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2025/05/21

Northern Virginia Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. In a The post Northern Virginia Democratic Congressman Gerry Connolly dies after battle with cancer. first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Last call for Showtimers, Attic Production plays; new...

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2025/05/21

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Last call for Showtimers, Attic Production plays; new exhibit at the Taubman first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Breaking down Trump’s Middle East trip with local...

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2025/05/20

Speaking live in-studio on WFIR yesterday, Ed Lynch, chair of the Political Science Department at Hollins University, addressedThe post Breaking down Trump’s Middle East trip with local political scientist first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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New book on Biden asks, who knew what and when?

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2025/05/20

A new book entitled “Original Sin,” blames the Democratic Party’s loss in the 2024 Presidential election on Joe The post New book on Biden asks, who knew what and when? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Mother of Anton Brown uses public comment period to...

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2025/05/20

A woman, whose African American son was involved in a recent incident with Roanoke City Police officers, is The post Mother of Anton Brown uses public comment period to criticize Roanoke City Council first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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VWCC, JMU ink articulation agreement

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2025/05/19

Virginia Western Community College has signed its latest articulation agreement with a 4-year university, this time with James The post VWCC, JMU ink articulation agreement first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Meet the new President and CEO of the Council of...

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2025/05/19

The Council of Community Services has a new leader at the helm. As Denise Allen Membreno reports, Alison The post Meet the new President and CEO of the Council of Community Services first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact...

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2025/05/16

President Trump’s current budget proposal includes dividing some of the funds from the Older Americans Act and defunding The post Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders...

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2025/05/16

The owner of several downtown Roanoke eateries is calling on members of Roanoke City council to help restaurantsThe post Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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The RDC celebrates 12 years with an afternoon of...

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2025/05/14

The Roanoke Diversity Center is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a big bash. As WFIR’s Denise Allen MembrenoThe post The RDC celebrates 12 years with an afternoon of elegance and entertainment first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis...

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2025/05/08

Almost everyone likes pancakes, especially when they are dripping with maple syrup. Perhaps that’s why the Kiwanis’ annualThe post Pancakes for a purpose. It’s time for the Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing

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2025/05/08

May 17th is the 34th Local Colors Festival. It’s a chance to experience cultures from other countries without The post The 34th Local Colors Festival: food, music and dancing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown...

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2025/05/08

Connecting Roanoke neighborhoods and the arts – showcasing them as well to those who will come out thisThe post Daisy Art Parade returns this Saturday in downtown Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to...

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2025/05/07

They’re called “Jared Boxes,” – named for a young Pennsylvania boy who succumbed to cancer; boxes filled withThe post VBR and partners team up to deliver Jared Boxes to Carilion Children’s first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Mill Mountain Zoo reveals new Skyline Stage

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2025/05/06

The new ADA-accessible Skyline Stage at Mill Mountain Zoo also includes some metal panels that were turned intoThe post Mill Mountain Zoo reveals new Skyline Stage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Congressman raises alarm over warrantless...

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2025/05/06

Listen: Roanoke Congressman Ben Cline questions warrantless surveillance authority during D.C. hearing. ROANOKE, Va. — Congressman Ben Cline The post Congressman raises alarm over warrantless surveillance of Americans first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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