Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Blue Ridge Literacy was founded in 1985 to strengthen those skills for adults in western Virginia. Over the past four decades it has evolved into a focus on increasing English proficiency for refugees...

The Exchange logo 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...

(From Kim Farington for Senate Facebook Page) A Republican looking to unseat the Commonwealth’s Senior US Senator says she will bring much needed change to D.C. Fairfax Station resident Kim Fari...

Downtown Roanoke’s newest music venue is opening tonight with a sold-out concert by Grace Potter and Holy Roller.  As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the former First National Ex...

A regional non-profit has is having a worldwide impact by providing free prosthetics to amputees in third world countries.  WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://wfirnews.com/wp-co...

Friends of Mountain View recently appeared before Roanoke City Council, unveiling plans for the future of the Historic Fishburn Mansion. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://wfirnews.c...

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 tee...

Culture Calendar graphic 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 C...

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 ...

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&rsq...