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Solemn ceremonies for 9/11+25 in Salem, at ROA
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (231+ words) A solemn ceremony this morning at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport in remembrance of the September 11th, 2001 hijackings and terrorist The post Solemn ceremonies for 9/11+25 in Salem, at ROA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. A solemn ceremony this morning at Roanoke-Blacksburg…...
Oklahoma! is a week away at MMT, free RSO concert at Elmwood Park, exhibition opening and reception at Olin Hall gallery
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (205+ words) From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Oklahoma! is a week away at MMT, free RSO concert at Elmwood Park, exhibition opening and reception at Olin Hall gallery…...
Roanoke County Police responding to road closure caused by vehicle crash
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (112+ words) Roanoke County Police are currently on scene of a vehicle crash at the intersection of Electric Road and The post Roanoke County Police responding to road closure caused by vehicle crash first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. Roanoke…...
Blue Ridge Land Conservancy Has Secured Funds For a New Evans Spring Plan
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (349+ words) Their conservation grant will fund the next step in a four-year battle to preserve one of Roanoke City’s The post Blue Ridge Land Conservancy Has Secured Funds For a New Evans Spring Plan first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM…...
The first 5 PTS Art Harvest invites everyone to create
1+ week, 3+ day ago (239+ words) A new event is coming to the Dog Bowl Market. 5 Points Music Sanctuary is celebrating arts from all disciplines. Denise Allen Membreno has more The first ever 5 Points Art Harvest is a celebration of art, creativity, music, and community. 5 Points…...
Mast General Store is Letting Customers Shop for a Cause
1+ week, 3+ day ago (214+ words) A local store will be offering its customers an opportunity to support the community while they shop. Downtown The post Mast General Store is Letting Customers Shop for a Cause first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. A local…...
First time solo mural project adds color to Roanoke College's Main Street campus corridor
1+ week, 5+ day ago (191+ words) Nicole Gray is a massage therapist by trade – but now she can call herself a muralist, after The post First time solo mural project adds color to Roanoke College’s Main Street campus corridor first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM…...
The Salem Lions Club "Wheels of Hope," initiative plans to deliver bikes to Salem school kids
1+ week, 6+ day ago (151+ words) Brand new bicycles and safety training for 125 deserving youngsters in Salem City Schools. That could be the The post The Salem Lions Club “Wheels of Hope,” initiative plans to deliver bikes to Salem school kids first appeared on News/Talk…...
Roanoke nonprofit seeks sponsors for 6th annual Dining With Dignity event
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (473+ words) Ian Price | Aug. 31, 2026 ROANOKE, Va. — A downtown Roanoke ministry that operates without state or federal tax dollars is seeking corporate sponsors and volunteer waitstaff for its sixth annual fine-dining event serving unsheltered residents. The Least of These Ministries will host…...
Update from The Least of These Ministries
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (96+ words) The Least of these Ministries in downtown Roanoke on Luck Avenue has its signature annual fundraiser coming up The post Update from The Least of These Ministries first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. The Least of these Ministries…...