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The Richmond-based non-profit Urban Baby Beginnings opened its 5th “Maternal/Perinatal “Health Hub,” this morning in Roanoke on Franklin The post Urban Baby Beginnings cuts ribbon on Roanoke health hub first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading

Downtown Roanoke Incorporated calls it the unofficial start to spring.  Saturday is the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day The post Thousands expected downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading

Looking perhaps to avoid the downtown Roanoke crowds this Saturday – but still want to celebrate St Patrick’s The post Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day this Saturday – in Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading

The head of the Virginia NAACP says he was surprised by UVA abolishing its DEI office. WFIR’s Clark The post President of Virginia NAACP discusses dismissal of VMI superintendent and end of DEI office at UVA first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading

Reimagining the Oak Grove corridor in southwest Roanoke County includes more walkability and safer roadways. Tomorrow evening County The post Big road changes planned for Oak Grove corridor in SW Roanoke County first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Waitress opens at MMT, last week for Mucha at the Taubman, Opera Roanoke’s Gianni Schicchi first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR. ... Continue Reading