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Data Centers 101 | News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR
57+ min ago (446+ words) The Roanoke Regional Chamber, Roanoke Regional Partnership, and the Botetourt Chamber of Commerce are taking part in the panel discussion called Data Centers 101 presented by Google." Organizers say the conversation's goal is to help the regional business community better understand…...
Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (216+ words) Western Virginia Regional Jail Confirms Medical Emergency March 25, 2026 (Roanoke County, VA) On the afternoon of March The post Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. Western Virginia Regional Jail…...
Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday
7+ hour ago (418+ words) From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar " With a look at some of the The post Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday first appeared on News/Talk…...
Lishy's Gift carries on in her memory by bringing comfort to other young adults battling cancer
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (284+ words) She was 22, full of life and looking forward to the future. Then a rare form of leukemia The post Lishy's Gift carries on in her memory by bringing comfort to other young adults battling cancer first appeared on News/Talk…...
Daisy Art Parade, there's still time to become a participant or volunteer
1+ day, 36+ min ago (393+ words) The fourth annual Daisy Art Parade is part of an all-day art celebration." As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports a carnival is part of the celebration. Each year the Daisy Art Parade has traversed a different area of the city....
Clean Valley Council to celebrate "Earth Month" with events in April
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (386+ words) With the beginning of spring in effect, that means the beginning of spring cleaning. Alongside tidying up your homes, one local organization is inviting residents to help clean the community. WFIR's Conner Arthur has that story: Spring cleaning is moving…...
Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (466+ words) Joy Powers hopes to pull an upset and win the 9th District Congressional seat as a Democrat this The post Congressional hopeful files lawsuit about Stewartsville Elementary School closure first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. Joy Powers hopes to…...
Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (333+ words) Ahead of their inaugural season under a new name, Salem's Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox is hosting a fan fest this weekend. More from WFIR's Conner Arthur: Spring has arrived at Salem Memorial Ballpark, bringing a fresh identity…...
New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (151+ words) A new Roanoke coffee truck is looking to be apart of a community that supports local business. More The post New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…...
FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (272+ words) Adam Maxwell, a research associate professor in the Tech's Department of Biomedical Engineering recently took to the Virginia The post FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. Adam Maxwell,…...