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12/26/2025

Roanoker's latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter

The novels of historical fiction of author Jim Sargent has spoken about with us over the years involve veteran, grizzled military types, set in the World War Two era. His most recent book involves teenaged spies however, as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports:

12/24/2025

Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman's big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum

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.

12/24/2025

Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer

The Salem RidgeYaks General Manager is being inducted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame - and says the franchise's late owner is a major reason. WFIR's Ian Price has that story.

12/24/2025

Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is preparing to extend a little Christmas cheer tomorrow to those experiencing homelessness - and those just having a hard time making ends meet. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano:

12/23/2025

Fatal accident on I-81 in Roanoke County claims three lives

(VSP News Release) ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in three fatalities. The crash occurred on Monday, (Dec 22) at 11:08 p.m. on Interstate 81, northbound at the 145-mile-marker in Roanoke County. A 2014 Volvo tractor trailer was traveling n...

12/23/2025

Q99's Breaking and Entering for the Holidays: its a good thing

This morning our sister station's "Q99 Breaking and Entering," was back for a third time, as one lucky Q99 listener was surprised with Christmas gifts for her family, new furniture from Grand Home Furnishings and a check from Q99 listeners. The Parkers were treated to breakfast at Hotel Roanoke but

12/23/2025

Time to go "Old School," for your kid's first phone?

Before your maturing adolescent child gets a smart phone for Christmas, their birthday, or just because, think about opting to reinstall a landline for your kids. More from WFIR's Gene Marrano:

12/22/2025

Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame announces 5 new inductees, including RidgeYaks GM

Former Boston Red Sox standout Jackie Bradley, Jr., who played began his pro career with the Salem Red Sox in 2012, will be the guest speaker and one of five inductees into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame at the 34th hot stove banquet and induction ceremony. Bradley, a Gold Glove outfielder,

12/22/2025

The Advancement Foundation rolls out Phase 2 at Innovation Accelerator in Buena Vista

More than three years in the making, the most ambitious project yet from The Advancement Foundation - creator of The Gauntlet business mentorship program - has just celebrated Phase 2 of what it calls the Virginia Innovation Accelerator in Buena Vista. An update from WFIR's Gene Marrano:

12/22/2025

UPDATE: MARISSA has been located and is SAFE.

12/22/2025

Record Virginia Holiday Travel Amidst Lowest Gas Prices In Four Years

You’re getting an early gift at the gas pump this year amid record-setting holiday travel numbers

12/19/2025

The new nonstop flights coming to Dallas-Fort Worth mean more than just a trip to the Lone Star State. It’s about how much smaller the rest of the world will get for local travelers. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.