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Longtime Virginia Tech professor and poet Nikki...

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2024/12/10

Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who rose from borrowing money to release her first book to decades as a literary celebrity sharing her takes on everything from racism and love to space travel and mortality, has died. She was 81. Giovanni died yesterday with her life-long partner Virginia [Ginney] Fowler by […] The post Longtime Virginia Tech professor and poet Nikki Giovanni has died at 81 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Babcock: VT prepared to operate in changing sports...

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2024/12/09

Virginia Tech’s athletic director says the framework of college sports could change to look more like the pros. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. The post Babcock: VT prepared to operate in changing sports landscape first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke College Poll: Political Anxiety Reflects...

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2024/12/05

Reaction to the 2024 Presidential election is mixed, although a majority (57%) of Virginians are simply happy that it’s over. One-fourth (26%) said they were shocked by the election, according to the Roanoke College Poll. The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR) at Roanoke College interviewed 652 Virginia residents between November 11 and November […]The post Roanoke College Poll: Political Anxiety Reflects Partisan Changes first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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“Wicked” expected to be huge hit

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2024/11/21

Now here’s Brent Stevens from 5 Points Creative, “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic Grandin Theatre, adapted from the Broadway mash, “Wicked.”The post “Wicked” expected to be huge hit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Major grant will help Foodshed establish Roanoke Food...

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2024/11/20

The “Strong Food and Farm Future” project that looks to build resilient food systems in the region – and attract more people to local producers – has just received a big boost from the federal government. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Major grant will help Foodshed establish Roanoke Food & Farm Trail first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Blue Ridge Holler all-day concert at Jeff Center, 5...

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2024/11/20

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 Blue Ridge Holler all-day concert at Jeff Center, 5 Points fundraiser first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Changes to Medicare Premiums and Deductibles

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2024/11/20

If you are Medicare, you’ve heard this before…there are some changes that will impact your coverage. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Medicare recipients will see increases in the cost of their coverage. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on that. The post Changes to Medicare Premiums and Deductibles first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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A Holiday tradition continues

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2024/11/19

A Holiday tradition continues this weekend in the Historic Grandin Village. It’s time once again for the annual Children’s Parade. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. For more than 4 decades the Grandin Village Business Association and the Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association have hosted the Holiday Children’s Parade. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us more […] The post A Holiday tradition continues first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Study: Roanoke ranks mid-tier in Virginia holiday...

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2024/11/19

ROANOKE, Va. (WalletHub) — Roanoke’s average holiday budget is $1,067, placing it mid-tier among Virginia cities, according to a new study by WalletHub. The report analyzed holiday spending limits in over 550 U.S. cities, considering factors like income, debt, and monthly expenses. Arlington tops Virginia’s rankings, with residents planning to spend over $3,100 on holiday […] The post Study: Roanoke ranks mid-tier in Virginia holiday spending first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3

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WRABA tries new approach to traditional Restaurant...

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2024/11/19

The annual Restaurant Week has become “Shop Williamson Road Weeks” this time around, November 18th through the 30th – an attempt to showcase not only restaurants representing cultures around the world, but other retail and service shops. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post WRABA tries new approach to traditional Restaurant Week this year first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Stay safe: Tips for handling Christmas lights, cords

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2024/11/19

ROANOKE, Va. (City of Roanoke) — As the holiday season approaches, the City of Roanoke is reminding residents to take precautions when handling Christmas lights and electrical cords to avoid potential exposure to lead. According to Lead Safe Roanoke, many holiday light cords contain trace amounts of lead, which can transfer to the skin during […] The post Stay safe: Tips for handling Christmas lights, cords first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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ROA will offer a new non-stop Florida flight

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2024/11/19

Allegiant announced this morning that Roanoke Blacksburg Regional airport will have a non-stop route to Sarasota, Florida via the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport starting Feb. 14th. According to the airline, the flight will be offered twice a week and one way tickets start at 59 dollars. Full Release from Allegiant: Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today […] The post ROA will offer a new non-stop Florida flight first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Miyares will not run for GOP governor nomination;...

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2024/11/18

The path to securing the Republican nomination for Governor in 2025 appears to be wide open for Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares announced on Facebook today he won’t challenge her for the nomination. Miyares says programs he has helped launch like Operation Ceasefire has made the Commonwealth a safer place to […] The post Miyares will not run for GOP governor nomination; will seek second AG term first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3

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Carilion Children’s welcomes four-legged tail wagging...

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2024/11/13

One of the more recent hires at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood is a bit furry, likes to wag his tale and is very obedient. “Wali” (Wally) is a facility dog – think service dog but for a whole building – and the black lab has made his media debut. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Carilion Children’s welcomes four-legged tail wagging employee first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Roanoke Mayor named Cabell Brand Hope Award recipient

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2024/11/12

To whom much is given, much is expected. Those are the words Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea Sr., says he lives by… As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us Lea is this year’s recipient of TAP’s Cabell Brand award. Total Action for Progress has named Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea the 2024 Cabell Brand Hope Award winner. […] The post Roanoke Mayor named Cabell Brand Hope Award recipient first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Donnie D’s Bagels preparing to open Roanoke location

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2024/11/12

Roanoke City will be home to a new breakfast spot following a grand opening event this weekend. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. The post Donnie D’s Bagels preparing to open Roanoke location first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Jay Jones Launches Campaign for Attorney General

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2024/11/12

Norfolk, VA — Today, former Delegate Jay Jones launched his campaign for Attorney General of Virginia on a promise to fight for Virginia’s families and take extreme politics out of the Attorney General’s office. “Today, with hope for a brighter future for our Commonwealth and our nation, I am proud to announce my campaign for […] The post Jay Jones Launches Campaign for Attorney General first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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AARP Virginia warns veterans of rising scam risks...

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2024/11/11

AARP Virginia reports that veterans and their families lost over $477 million to scams in 2023 alone. WFIR’s Ian Price reports that the organization is raising awareness this Veterans Day to combat the growing number of service-related scams. To report scams, contact local law enforcement. For assistance from AARP, call 877-908-3360 or visit the AARP […] The post AARP Virginia warns veterans of rising scam risks after $477M lost first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Showtimers Community Theatre turns 75 in 2025

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2024/11/11

Drama, comedy, musicals – and Shakespeare. 2025 will represent the Diamond Jubilee year for Showtimers Community Theatre, located at the Roanoke County-Roanoke City line near Keagy Road. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: The post Showtimers Community Theatre turns 75 in 2025 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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Virginia ranks third for crime data reporting, study...

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2024/11/11

A new study places Virginia among the top states in the nation for reporting crime data to the FBI. According to the report from High Rise Financial, Virginia ranks third overall, with 90% of the state’s law enforcement agencies participating in the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The study analyzed data from states nationwide, […] The post Virginia ranks third for crime data reporting, study finds first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.

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