WRAD Talk Radio

06/23/2025

If you know anyone in Qatar, make sure they are safe. Keep tuned in for live updates as this situation evolves.

The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is advising American citizens in the country to shelter in place amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel.

06/10/2025

05/27/2025

Meet Rider

Looking for a best friend who'll happily help you get out of bed in the morning? Meet Rider! This playful pup lives for squeaky toys, playtime, and treats. Has great house manners, is crate trained and is a real snuggle bug. Come meet Rider at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center today!

05/26/2025

Today is about those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in honor of our freedoms. To those who made our freedoms possible with the greatest possible toll, we are extremely humbled and privileged to carry on in your honor. Thank you to those we memorialize and their loved ones!

04/16/2025

Meet Stormy

This young and energetic Husky has a heart as big and fluffy as her coat! Adorable girl Stormy is searching for an equally active human companion who can keep up with her playful spirit. Be prepared for lots of fun (and maybe a little fur!). Lint roller required. Come meet Stormy at the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center today!

04/09/2025

Meet Maybelline

This young girl is a testament to resilience and joy! 💪 Maybelline is an adorable parvo survivor who is ready to bounce into your life with endless energy for zoomies, a heart full of love, and a happy appetite for treats. She's looking for a human who's just as enthusiastic about life as she is! Maybelline is still a puppy and has a lot to learn but she is VERY smart and extremely treat motivated! Stop by the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center and let Maybelline show you what a good girl she is, today!

04/03/2025

With summer approaching, everyone's asking: Where has that Wednesday Concert gone!? We're sorry to say, but after almost 10 years of serving Radford, West End Wednesdays has come to a close.

WEW began as a summer concert series in cooperation with the Radford Farmers Market in order to offer an evening weekday market. We wanted to showcase local & regional musicians, offer a produce & craft market, and serve up some delicious food & drink - all in the name of comradery & community, and most importantly to make it inclusive and FREE.

We relied on donations, sponsorships, and partnerships to host our events. The team was entirely volunteer. The events barely broke even - meaning each month we basically had to start from scratch or just a couple hundred dollars and these events were upwards of $2k each towards the end. We didn’t qualify for many grants, and honestly our non-profit didn’t have money to hire a grant writer. We spent our first two years under the Chamber of Commerce & then became an independent event series under the nonprofit organization MountainTrotter Arts.

Contrary to common misconception, WEW was not a Radford City or Tourism event & we didnt receive funding from them - It was wholly independent.

After the pandemic, we came back strong, but then hit some road bumps: The arrival of competing summer concerts, a limited pool of sponsors only being able to give but so much, and lack of cooperative efforts along with a dip in attendance - the event became financially unviable. We adapted to create a single weekend event full of music, arts, and food, and had a wonderful time seeing the community come out in support. Around this time is also when our volunteer director “retired,” and MTA and its events had to take a pause as we searched for a new leader.

We are proud of what we brought to Radford and proud to know that our local restaurants, businesses, lodgings, and community benefited from our little crazy idea!

Thank you to our partners Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery Ballpark Signs & New River Valley Rent-All for their years of dedication, belief, and commitment. A thank you to our sponsors & donors - we couldn’t have done it without you. And of course thank YOU, residents of Radford and the NRV, for the wonderful memories we will cherish forever. We encourage nonprofits & organizations to keep going & making our community amazing.

Cheers
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04/02/2025

Meet Jack

Handsome Jack has never met a stranger! He’s an energetic younger dog who loves meeting people and other dogs. He enjoys playtime and also walks well on a leash. Jack knows a few commands and will gladly give you his full attention when a treat is involved. If this adorable boy seems like to perfect fit, stop by the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center to meet Jack today!

03/26/2025

Who's Going to be the Next Leader of the Democrat Party?
AOC? Gavin Newsom? Ryan Girdusky weighs in.