Humming birds feeders could be deadly, tips from experts

Humming birds feeders could be deadly, tips from experts
Hummingbird migration is underway, but local wildlife officials have strict recommendations about what to put in your feeders. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hummingbird-1.mov ...

Montgomery Museum hosting ‘massive reception’ for new exhibits

Montgomery Museum hosting 'massive reception' for new exhibits
Various new exhibits are debuting at the Montgomery Museum of Arts and History, which they are kicking off with what they call a "massive reception," ...

FBRI holds bio-tech roundtable with Senator Warner

FBRI holds bio-tech roundtable with Senator Warner
Some heavy-duty brainpower took part in a Research, Innovation and Economic Development in Biotechnology Roundtable at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute today, where US Senator ...

Adventures across Virginia detailed in book by Sen. Tim Kaine

Adventures across Virginia detailed in book by Sen. Tim Kaine
In his new book 'Walk, Ride, Paddle,' Senator Tim Kaine details his experiences appreciating nearby nature amid his 60th birthday in 2019, WFIR's Alex Torres ...

Last weekend for Margaritaville, Gainsboro exhibit

Last weekend for Margaritaville, Gainsboro exhibit
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...

Sweet 16 trends with tips from an economics professor

Sweet 16 trends with tips from an economics professor
As March Madness continues tomorrow, WFIR’s Ian Price has a look at some stats and trends - along with a warning for those gambling ...

Virginia’s State Parks hosting spectators for solar eclipse

Virginia's State Parks hosting spectators for solar eclipse
In less than 2 weeks, the moon will pass in front of the sun, casting a shadow across the US. The astronomical event has Virginia's ...

McAfee Knob trailhead bridge: it takes a village says Sen. Kaine

McAfee Knob trailhead bridge: it  takes a village says Sen. Kaine
US Senator Tim Kaine is not a novice when it comes to the Appalachian Trail - in fact he's hiked the entire length of the ...

The Blood Connection expands to Virginia with Roanoke facility

The Blood Connection expands to Virginia with Roanoke facility
A new partner for Carilion to ensure that everyone who needs blood can get it cut the ribbon today in Roanoke. WFIR’s Ian Price has ...

VT Women’s coach leaves for Kentucky

VT Women's coach leaves for Kentucky
The architect of one of the most storied stretches in Virginia Tech women’s basketball history is set to depart after accepting the head coaching job ...

Big changes ahead in the Real Estate business

Big changes ahead in the Real Estate business
Apparently the six percent real estate commission - 3 percent to both buyer's and seller's agents - was never "set in stone," but alot of ...

Its time once again for “Do Good Days” to help local non-profits...

Its time once again for "Do Good Days" to help local non-profits
Once again Wisler, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and Wheeler Media are joining forces today and tomorrow for "Do Good Days," lending a hand to ...

Retaining young professionals, the mission of OnBoardROA

Retaining young professionals, the mission of OnBoardROA
Employers and young professionals, registration is open for Get2KnowNoke's OnBoardROA. The 8-week program provides new hires and interns professional development and fun, all while getting ...

Roanoke City reports phone scam to watch out for

Roanoke City reports phone scam to watch out for
A fraudster is pretending to be with the City of Roanoke asking people for money… claiming they owe taxes and asking for thousands of dollars ...

Boy hit on Avenham last night succumbs to injuries

Boy hit on Avenham last night succumbs to injuries
Roanoke City Police say a boy sustained what appeared to be critical injuries after being hit by a car last night around 5:30 in the ...

Governor arrives same week that a campaign push for his signature

Governor arrives same week that a campaign push for his signature
While the Governor was in town, we asked him about whether that mobile billboard from earlier this week has made up his mind about signing, ...

Kitley out for Hokies with torn ACL

Kitley out for Hokies with torn ACL
For two weeks Virginia Tech women's basketball fans have been wondering - would All-American center Liz Kitley be recovered from an apparent knee injury in ...

Advocates go extra miles to get Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Advocates go extra miles to get Prescription Drug Affordability Board
A full-court press by AARP-Virginia, including a mobile billboard traversing the Commonwealth, stopped in Roanoke today. WFIR's Ian Price has more ...

Man arrested for death of Patrick Henry High School student

Man arrested for death of Patrick Henry High School student
Roanoke City Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a shooting on Patton Avenue Northwest last August that claimed the life of a ...

Get2KnowNoke’s Experience Conference in May will be tweaked

Get2KnowNoke's Experience Conference in May will be tweaked
The world has has changed since the height of the pandemic - and so has the Experience Conference in Roanoke, which is being "reimagined" by ...