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New director at Harrison Museum; another call for...

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2025/01/02

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post New director at Harrison Museum; another call for artists at Art on 1st first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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In-river Whitewater park is ready to start construction

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2025/01/02

Designed around the natural flow of the Roanoke River – but with new, natural features to make it The post In-river Whitewater park is ready to start construction first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Quiz helps determine if you should be screened for...

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2025/01/02

A New Year’s resolution could save your life. Experts are urging Virginians to prioritize their lung health in The post Quiz helps determine if you should be screened for cancer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Goings on at the Taubman Museum of Art and a look...

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/26

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of theThe post Goings on at the Taubman Museum of Art and a look ahead to next week first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Community Arts Reach new home features rental space...

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2024/12/26

“You have the power to create – you hold value,” is the message that greets visitors to the The post Community Arts Reach new home features rental space for local cultural groups first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Expert highlights ways to reduce wildfire risks in...

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2024/12/26

Preventing wildfires isn’t just about stopping them—it’s about preparing the land to reduce risk. WFIR’s Ian Price has The post Expert highlights ways to reduce wildfire risks in Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid...

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/19

Several high-profile tax delinquency charges brought against Roanoke eateries in recent months has also led those who collectThe post Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid criminal charges on late tax payments first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Habitat #292 is this year’s “Women Build House”

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2024/12/19

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley has cut the ribbon on completed project number 292, this time The post Habitat #292 is this year’s “Women Build House” first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Local attorney hails Poff building renaming for...

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2024/12/19

The federal office and courthouse in downtown Roanoke now known as the Poff Building will soon be named The post Local attorney hails Poff building renaming for Rueben Lawson first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Devils Backbone partners with Virginia wildlife...

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2024/12/19

ROSELAND, Va. (WFIR) — Devils Backbone Brewing Company has announced a three-year partnership with the Virginia Department of The post Devils Backbone partners with Virginia wildlife agency on restoration project first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Poages Mill Village project on hold – at least for...

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2024/12/13

ABoone Real Estate has withdrawn its request – for now – to rezone 15 acres of the PoagesThe post Poages Mill Village project on hold – at least for now says developer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Vet School at VA Tech offering free spaying

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2024/12/13

The Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine At Virginia Tech wants to spay your female dog or cat. The post Vet School at VA Tech offering free spaying first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Glenvar theater teacher sees his holiday play have...

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2024/12/13

Steve Franco has been a Glenvar High School theater arts teacher and director for 33 years. But in other The post Glenvar theater teacher sees his holiday play have local stage debut first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Blue Ridge PBS 4th Annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland

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2024/12/13

For the fourth year Blue Ridge PBS is inviting everyone to its annual SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND. WFIR’s Denise The post Blue Ridge PBS 4th Annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Salem author celebrating release of new Halloween tales

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/12

A Salem based author has released his latest collection of Halloween inspired stories. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. The post Salem author celebrating release of new Halloween tales first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Federal marijuana rescheduling raises questions after...

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/12

As far as a recreational adult market for cannabis in Virginia, everything is at a partisan standstill. but The post Federal marijuana rescheduling raises questions after DEA hearing first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Warner: Assad’s Fall in Syria Could Spark Middle East...

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/11

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria could reshape the Middle East, according to Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Written Story Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, spoke yesterday about the ongoing situation in Syria, emphasizing its potential for regional and global impact. Warner called […]The post Warner: Assad’s Fall in Syria Could Spark Middle East Realignment first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3

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Holiday plays, concerts, ballet – ’tis the season

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/11

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The post Holiday plays, concerts, ballet – ’tis the season first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Poole hands over the reins to another long time MMT...

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/10

Ginger Poole came to Mill Mountain Theatre 18 years ago as an actor; at the end of this month she steps down as the Producing Artistic Director. She’ll hand the reigns to someone who already knows Roanoke’s professional equity theatre inside and out, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The post Poole hands over the reins to another long time MMT employee first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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More toys? Some ask for the gift of college savings

News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR ·

2024/12/10

As families consider meaningful gifts this holiday season, some are turning to 529 college savings plans. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. The post More toys? Some ask for the gift of college savings first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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