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Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon
The Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank co-founder Jaclyn Nunziato spoke about yesterday on WFIR had its official grand opening last night, which included remarks from Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb. ...
Gene Marrano Dec 05, 2025

It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas
The Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas starts tonight. For the next three Fridays downtown Roanoke will be flush with the spirit of the holidays. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has mo...
Denise Membreno Dec 05, 2025
Roanoke County awards $108,000 in BEAP grants
More than a dozen Roanoke County businesses got a boost from the county. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports the Economic Development Authority Business Equipment Acquisition Program or BEAP Grant...
Denise Membreno Dec 05, 2025

Huddle Up Moms will cut ribbon and hold open house at its new home on Marshall Avenue
Dr Jaclyn Nunziato Carilion photo WFIR has been tracking Huddle Up Moms from the start – including a live in-studio interview with several future co-founders of the support group for new and exp...
Gene Marrano Dec 04, 2025

Roanoke councilman opposes sales tax hike, speed cameras, and Berglund casino plans
A Roanoke City councilman is standing his ground on multiple city proposals, including potential speed cameras and the idea of a new Berglund Center casino, as WFIR’s Conner Arthur reports: http...
Web Staff Dec 04, 2025

The Nutcracker(s) … Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the RSO’s Holiday Pops at Salem Civic Center
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...
Gene Marrano Dec 03, 2025

Virginia Education Secretary tours Lab School at Roanoke College
Aimee Guidera (right) G Marrano photos One signature achievement of the outgoing Youngkin administration are the 15 “Lab schools” created in conjunction with four and two year colleges acr...
Gene Marrano Dec 03, 2025

GOP Congressman Ben Cline says the “letter of the law,” being followed in Venezuelan boat strikes
Live by phone from the nation’s capitol this morning, 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline joined us to touch on a number of topics in the headlines (health care, budget bill, the econo...
Gene Marrano Dec 03, 2025

Carilion Children’s gets big boost from Life Ring Foundation for pediatric cancer care
The Life Ring Foundation presented a check for 1.25 million dollars today to Carilion Children’s, in support of pediatric cancer care and blood disorders. Kelly Woolwine founded Life Ring Founda...
Gene Marrano Dec 02, 2025

the 10th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show and Toys for Tots drive is back
Those that are not big box store fans while they shop for Christmas and holiday presents may want to check out another craft show at the Berglund Center this weekend. WFIR’s Gene Marrano on the ...
Gene Marrano Dec 02, 2025
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