Author Archives: Syndicated Content
BONUS: Larry the Cable Guy
Brett, Taylor and Zack chat with the LEGENDARY Larry the Cable Guy ahead of his upcoming Salem Civic Center show
94.9 Star Country Apr 23, 2026
Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program
As Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, a local group aimed at supporting victims of domestic violence reminds us that kids need services year-round. Total Action for Progress – TAP fo...
Emma Thomas Apr 23, 2026

Keith Urban Names Inaugural Recipient of ‘Rising Star’ Scholarship
Keith Urban has selected Ethan Calway as the inaugural recipient of the Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship, a program created in partnership with the Tamworth Country Music Festival to help launch th...
Mariana A Apr 23, 2026
Roanoke Fashion Week Returns
Roanoke Fashion Week is back for its seventh year, and organizers say this year’s events are unlike any others. This week, designers, models, and business owners from across the Valley are teami...
Emma Thomas Apr 22, 2026

Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom
LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW | WFIR Political Analyst Chapman Rackaway breaks down the referendum results, what happens next, and why the courts may have the final say. Virginia voters narrowly a...
Ian Price Apr 22, 2026
How to choose the healthiest plants for your landscape
#1 The days are getting longer, and you want to make your yard a place to enjoy the beautiful weather. Choosing healthy plants for your landscape gives you the best chance to achieve your gardening go...
Denise Membreno Apr 22, 2026

Open Studios, Garden Week and Never After Happily at Attic Productions
The Open Studios Tour Roanoke returns this Saturday and Sunday. Artists in six Roanoke neighborhoods will take part. Come check out artist workspaces and ask questions about the media they use –...
Gene Marrano Apr 22, 2026

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will be home for research in the field of immunology
Immune disorders are some of the hardest to detect and most difficult to treat. Now Carilion Clinic and the joint medical school with Virginia Tech have dedicated a center to pursue research in the fi...
Gene Marrano Apr 22, 2026
Area non-profits seek your support
#1 Wednesday is Give Roanoke Day. A day when area non-profits of all sizes reach out to potential donors. WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno has more. https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4-21-RK...
Denise Membreno Apr 22, 2026

Roanoke pairs ‘eyes and ears’ in major police surveillance expansion
Roanoke is significantly expanding its police surveillance network, adding 75 Raven audio sensors to an existing system of 24 Flock Safety license plate readers that police have used for nearly two ye...
Ian Price Apr 22, 2026
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