Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Former Roanoke Mayor Nelson Harris says addressing homelessness requires more than just providing shelter—it demands comprehensive services that tackle mental health and substance abuse challeng...

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  Women in the U.S. on average lose almost two trillion dollars of spending power every year due to the wage gap between men and women – in Virginia for every dollar a man earns, women are ...

A new country music gathering is taking shape as details emerge around the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Festival, an event tied to Alan Jackson's long-running connection to fans and live performance. The lineu...

( From Brew Initiative Coffee Facebook Page) A Roanoke City coffee truck operator says residents should petition city council members if they are upset over enforcement of ordinances. More from WFIR&r...

A new playground at the Williamson Road Library Branch cut a ribbon today – the Plaza de Esperanza – “Hope Square,” was designed by a Danish company and is designed with featur...

Today, House and Senate Republicans urged Democratic budget writers to provide relief to hard working Virginia families by suspending the state’s motor fuels tax.   “Gas prices are ri...

Gary Larrowe – Botetourt Co. Administrator It’s no longer just a proposal, as Botetourt County prepares to welcome one of the world’s biggest tech companies to Southwest Virginia in ...

The Band Perry has introduced a new chapter with its latest single Psychological, a track that leans into a more intense and introspective sound. The release marks a shift in tone, moving away from th...

More than a month into the federal government shutdown, Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport officials say community donations to their Care Cupboard for Transportation Security Administration workers remain st...