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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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Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new...

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2025/03/21

Botetour County has a new tool in its arsenal for directing people to its outdoor amenities. Let’s Go The post Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new interactive map highlighting its outdoor amenities first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Verge is now the Innovation Alliance

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2025/03/20

A new name, but the mission remains the same – expanding the local tech economy. “The Roanoke BlacksburgThe post Verge is now the Innovation Alliance first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Mill Mountain Zoo reopens after storm damage

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2025/03/18

The Mill Mountain Zoo is back to its seven days a week warm weather schedule. The nonprofit didThe post Mill Mountain Zoo reopens after storm damage first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke author nominated for peace prize wants to,...

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2025/03/18

A Roanoke resident who for decades has taught leadership skills now sees a best-selling book he released last The post Roanoke author nominated for peace prize wants to, “Save Humanity.” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center readies for spring...

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2025/03/18

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center has grown into a regional center which helps wildlife recuperate and get in The post Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center readies for spring onslaught of patients by participating in SML Gives first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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