Author Archives: Syndicated Content

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs relieved media manager and play-by-play announcer Mitch Stewart of his duties Wednesday after a violation of the team’s code of conduct. The decision follows a recent...

Virginia Capitol A retired area pastor says he will continue advocating for harsher penalties for those who carry out acts of bullying and cyberbullying. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: https://w...

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Roanoke College is home to the only majors in Virginia related to Cannabis studies – marijuana – and retail sales are on the horizon with a Democratic General Assembly and Governor. It app...

Tour buses are turning into writing rooms for country artists who do not want to pause creativity just because the calendar says show time. With tours stretching for months, the hours between cities c...

Listen to Brett and Taylor LIVE weekdays from 6a-10a on 94.9 Star Country in Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA!

Volvo Trucks North America photos Things are looking up at the Volvo Trucks North America plant in the New River Valley, as a brand new “regional hauler,” is ready to go to market. Fi...

Culture Calendar graphic From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke C...

While anxieties regarding data center water demands at the regional level are "overblown," according to one Virginia Tech Engineering Professor, there could still be some cause for concern regarding G...

A powerhouse alliance of country music's biggest names has made a significant impact on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The collaborative single “McArthur,” featuring HARDY, Eric Ch...