Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Roanoke enters severe drought status with unwelcome future impacts more possible
MGN Perhaps you haven’t seen it coming, but Roanoke is now officially under “severe” drought status. That alone has the potential to impact our lives, but if the skies remain dry, th...
Evan Jones Apr 15, 2026

Country Music in Motion: Willow Avalon and the Artists Redefining the Genre
A new wave of country music is taking shape as emerging artists bring personal stories and modern influences into the spotlight. A recent roundup of must-hear tracks highlights how the genre continues...
Mariana A Apr 15, 2026

United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County
A new home but the same mission for United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, which cut the ribbon on its new headquarters just off Electric Road this morning. Now 100 years old, United Way of ...
Gene Marrano Apr 14, 2026

State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May
Tuesday is the first of five straight days with forecast highs in the upper 80s and low 90s, and state forestry officials are asking for help to reduce the chance of destructive wildfires. By the...
Evan Jones Apr 14, 2026
Why is Brett Naked? 04-14-26
Listen to Brett and Taylor LIVE weekdays from 6a-10a on 94.9 Star Country in Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA!
94.9 Star Country Apr 14, 2026

Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse
The fight over Virginia’s congressional maps is just one front in a national political arms race, and as a result, all those ads filling your mailbox are part of a calculated strategy to move th...
Evan Jones Apr 14, 2026

RoVa Labs is “the next step” in the valley’s biotech ecosystem
Roanoke City’s Director of Economic Development calls the five year journey from visioning to securing the funds and then remodeling what is now the RoVa Labs building a “labor of l...
Gene Marrano Apr 14, 2026

Country Music’s Durable Power: Analyzing the Genre’s Most Successful Albums
A recent chart roundup highlights several country albums that dominated the top spot, underscoring how the genre has consistently delivered major commercial success. Among the standout titles are Shan...
Mariana A Apr 14, 2026

Roanoke Rambler owner cancels interview after claiming costs exceed revenue
Photo by Natalee Waters for the Roanoke Rambler Ollie Howie canceled his scheduled radio appearance Wednesday morning just eight minutes before the broadcast was set to begin. Howie, who acquired The ...
Ian Price Apr 13, 2026
Taylor's 4-Wheelin' Adventures (or not) 04-13-26
Listen to Brett and Taylor LIVE weekdays from 6a-10a on 94.9 Star Country in Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA!
94.9 Star Country Apr 13, 2026
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