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A sign of life on a distant planet?

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2025/04/22

Searching for signs of life in the solar system and beyond has long been a quest for astronomers The post A sign of life on a distant planet? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke City restaurant owners continue pushing back...

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2025/04/22

Several Roanoke City restaurant owners are calling for a proposed increase to the meals tax to be eliminated. The post Roanoke City restaurant owners continue pushing back against proposed meals tax increase first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and...

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2025/04/21

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports thousands die from mouth and throat The post Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who...

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2025/04/21

VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis died Monday morning, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced. “At 7:35 The post Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together

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2025/04/09

The 30th anniversary reopening party at the 1882 Sky Bar last week also gave those who stopped byThe post Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next...

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2025/04/09

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet Laureate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz...

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2025/04/02

ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — Wawa is officially expanding into Southwest Virginia, with confirmed locations coming to both RoanokeThe post Wawa confirms Roanoke and Salem stores as Sheetz marks workplace milestone first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000...

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2025/03/29

March 29, 2025 | WFIR News Staff The death toll from Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar hasThe post Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000 dead, aid urgently needed first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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State agencies end DEI programs or face losing funding

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2025/03/28

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted to dismantle its DEI Office despite student protests. As WFIR’s Denise The post State agencies end DEI programs or face losing funding first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock...

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2025/03/28

HomeTrust Bank has changed where its stock is traded—moving from the Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange. The post HomeTrust Bank stock moves to New York Stock Exchange, local branches remain unchanged first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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McAfee Knob pedestrian bridge opens; Route 311...

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2025/03/27

The pedestrian bridge over Route 311 from the McAfee Knob parking lot to the Appalachian trail is now The post McAfee Knob pedestrian bridge opens; Route 311 parking lot reopens first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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The director of the Brennan Center for Justice speaks...

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2025/03/27

The United States Supreme Court justices are supposed to be pillars of ethical behavior. We rely on them The post The director of the Brennan Center for Justice speaks on ethics reform at the Supreme Court tonight at Roanoke College first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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The first Central Virginia Inclusive Wedding Expo in...

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2025/03/26

Vendors from all over Virginia will be at Sunday’s Central Virginia Inclusive Wedding Expo in Lynchburg. As WFIR’sThe post The first Central Virginia Inclusive Wedding Expo in Lynchburg first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Salvation Army looks to make up Red Kettle campaign...

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2025/03/26

The Salvation Army of Roanoke’s 2024 Red Kettle Campaign goal of collecting $135,000 during the annual holiday season The post Salvation Army looks to make up Red Kettle campaign shortfall first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Sense & Sensibility opens at Attic; last weekend for...

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2025/03/26

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Sense & Sensibility opens at Attic; last weekend for Waitress, FloydFest update first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Habitat, BRIL and Roanoke City team up to build...

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2025/03/26

A partnership between two social service non-profits and the City of Roanoke – boosted by American Rescue Plan The post Habitat, BRIL and Roanoke City team up to build accessible housing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Protesters condemn VT Board of Visitors vote to...

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2025/03/26

Several protestors are condemning a decision by Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors that dismantles DEI initiatives. More from The post Protesters condemn VT Board of Visitors vote to eliminate DEI program first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Teen runner slashed in face during daylight attack;...

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2025/03/26

ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after a disturbing daylight attack while running with a The post Teen runner slashed in face during daylight attack; Roanoke man arrested first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Brush Mountain Fire update

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2025/03/23

Update 9:30 p.m. on March 22, 2025: The fire that started off Newport Road this afternoon is nowThe post Brush Mountain Fire update first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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SNAP benefits reduction could impact thousands of...

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2025/03/21

Part of the Republican-majority Congressional plan taking its cues from President Trump, a proposed 2 trillion dollar reduction The post SNAP benefits reduction could impact thousands of Virginians first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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