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WFIR News Talk 960 AM and FM 107.3, 94.5 FM in Botetourt, Catch the Roanoke Valley's Morning News weekdays 6am - 9am. Frank E. Maddox.

Local news station providing news for Roanoke and national news. WFIR is the second-oldest radio station in Virginia and one of the oldest commercial radio stations in the country. The station you listen to now for Roanoke Valley news, weather, and talk shows began long ago as the radio hobby of Mr. Read more about the history of WFIR at http://wfirnews.com/about-wfir/wfir-history-part1-the-mic-is-on1924-1931

"The Great Roanoke City Debate" - a City Council candidates forum - organized and run by teens
10/16/2026

"The Great Roanoke City Debate" - a City Council candidates forum - organized and run by teens

Election Day is less then three weeks away on November 3rd - for those that did not opt for early voting yet and are still on the fence as to whom they will vote for in the Roanoke City Council race, there's another candidate's forum this Sunday evening - and the hosts most likely aren't even old en

The March for a Moratorium in Grandin Village is about data centers
10/16/2026

The March for a Moratorium in Grandin Village is about data centers

The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance that opposes two proposed sites for Google Data Centers in Daleville and Roanoke County is holding what it calls a "March for a Moratorium" next Wednesday October 21 in Grandin Village from 4:30 to 6:30pm. At 6:30pm next Wednesday after the "

A program to help autistic driversThe Blue Envelope and Beyond: A community conversation on autism
10/16/2026

A program to help autistic driversThe Blue Envelope and Beyond: A community conversation on autism

#1 The Blue Envelope & Beyond: A Community Conversation on Autism, is an event to bring together the community and law enforcement to educate everyone on how a blue envelope can help law enforcement interact with autistic individuals. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Blue En

The Blue Envelope and Beyond: A community conversation on autism
10/16/2026

The Blue Envelope and Beyond: A community conversation on autism

#1 The Blue Envelope & Beyond: A Community Conversation on Autism, is an event to bring together the community and law enforcement to educate everyone on how a blue envelope can help law enforcement interact with autistic individuals. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The Blue En

Wasena City Tap Room to close for good tomorrow night
10/16/2026

Wasena City Tap Room to close for good tomorrow night

The Wasena City Tap Room announced this morning it will close for good tomorrow night. In a statement on Facebook the restaurant said “ It has been a pleasure and an honor serving the people of Roanoke and watching the Wasena neighborhood grow and blossom around us.”

Uncle D's Restaurant in Roanoke set to close for good today
10/16/2026

Uncle D's Restaurant in Roanoke set to close for good today

After being in business for 5 and a half years Uncle D’s restaurant, located on Electric road in the Southwest Plaza Shopping Center in Roanoke, will be closing today. Owner Dan Curtis made the announcement in a video posted to social media: Curtis says he wants to tell the story of the carry

Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority Confirms Google is Considering Data Center in Wood Haven Technol...
10/16/2026

Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority Confirms Google is Considering Data Center in Wood Haven Technology Park

ROANOKE, VA—Today, Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility (WVRIFA) confirms Google is evaluating Wood Haven Technology Park as a potential location for a data center facility. “Google has more than 20 years of experience responsibly building data centers and is proud of the relationships ...

VA-2 survey results could indicate how the mid-term election will go in the Commonwealth
10/15/2026

VA-2 survey results could indicate how the mid-term election will go in the Commonwealth

A survey of likely voters within Virginia's second Congressional District recently conducted by the Wason Center at Christopher Newport University may offer a snapshot as to how Virginians as a whole will cast their votes in the mid-term elections. Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo is interim director of the

A Virginia University has been Ranked the 23rd Best College in the Nation
10/15/2026

A Virginia University has been Ranked the 23rd Best College in the Nation

With early decision deadlines just around the corner, WalletHub has listed the Virginia colleges that offer the best return on investment in 2027. The personal finance site WalletHub has created a ranking of the best colleges in Virginia – and the nation at large – to help college-bound seniors ...

Tim Manning to serve as the 7th captain for the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs
10/14/2026

Tim Manning to serve as the 7th captain for the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs

From the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs: ROANOKE, VA – The Rail Yard Dawgs coaching staff announced the team’s leadership role on Wednesday for the 2026-2027 season. Tim Manning will be the seventh captain in franchise history. The team will announce alternate captains at a later date. Manning began h

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