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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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Backpack Run raises money for teachers and students

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2025/03/17

The 12th annual Backpack Run is happening this Saturday at Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park. As WFIR’s Denise The post Backpack Run raises money for teachers and students first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Center at Radford University helps brain injury...

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2025/03/17

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The RUBI Center at Radford University offers brain injury survivors the rehabilitative The post Center at Radford University helps brain injury survivors first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke City residents celebrate new mayor

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2025/03/14

Roanoke residents came out to Golden Cactus Brewing to celebrate the election of Joe Cobb as Roanoke City The post Roanoke City residents celebrate new mayor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Urban Baby Beginnings cuts ribbon on Roanoke health hub

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2025/03/13

The Richmond-based non-profit Urban Baby Beginnings opened its 5th “Maternal/Perinatal “Health Hub,” this morning in Roanoke on Franklin The post Urban Baby Beginnings cuts ribbon on Roanoke health hub first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Thousands expected downtown this weekend to celebrate...

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2025/03/13

Downtown Roanoke Incorporated calls it the unofficial start to spring. Saturday is the Freedom First St. Patrick’s DayThe post Thousands expected downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day this Saturday – in Vinton

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2025/03/13

Looking perhaps to avoid the downtown Roanoke crowds this Saturday – but still want to celebrate St Patrick’s The post Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day this Saturday – in Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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President of Virginia NAACP discusses dismissal of...

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2025/03/13

The head of the Virginia NAACP says he was surprised by UVA abolishing its DEI office. WFIR’s Clark The post President of Virginia NAACP discusses dismissal of VMI superintendent and end of DEI office at UVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke Arts Pop brings interactive performances and...

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2025/03/06

A signature winter arts event in Virginia’s Blue Ridge highlights the region’s creative scene this weekend. WFIR’s IanThe post Roanoke Arts Pop brings interactive performances and exhibits downtown this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related...

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2025/03/06

ROANOKE, Va. (March 6, 2025) – Appalachian Power crews are preparing to respond to potential power outages in The post Appalachian Power prepares for potential wind-related outages in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Carillion wants your electronic waste

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2025/03/06

Carillion Clinic wants your electronic waste. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the proceeds from Saturday’s event benefitThe post Carillion wants your electronic waste first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for...

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2025/03/05

A Roanoke woman says assistive eyewear has given her and others more freedom in daily life. WFIR’s IanThe post Roanoke woman shares impact of assistive eyewear for low-vision users first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect

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2025/03/05

ROANOKE, Va. (March 5, 2025) – The Roanoke Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection The post Roanoke police searching for Northwest homicide suspect first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide...

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2025/03/05

RUSTBURG, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Seven individuals were arrested as part of Operation Hide and Seek, a The post Seven arrested in Campbell County’s Operation Hide and Seek first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Virginia Works hosting statewide virtual hiring event...

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2025/03/05

RICHMOND, Va. (March 5, 2025) – Job seekers across Virginia have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of The post Virginia Works hosting statewide virtual hiring event today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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RSO, Showtimers, new art exhibitions – and Arts Pop!

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2025/03/05

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of theThe post RSO, Showtimers, new art exhibitions – and Arts Pop! first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Latest Consumer Sentiment survey reveals some jitters

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2025/02/28

The latest temperature check on how Virginians surveyed statewide about their confidence in the economy reveals a “plunge”The post Latest Consumer Sentiment survey reveals some jitters first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus officially opens today

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2025/02/28

Today Virginia Tech and the city of Alexandria celebrate the grand opening of the Innovation Campus. As The post Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus officially opens today first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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