Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Congressman defends election reform bill against Jim Crow comparisons
Southwest Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith pushed back against claims that the proposed “Make Elections Great Again” Act resembles Jim Crow-era voting restrictions during a recent Hous...
Ian Price Feb 17, 2026

Anti-bullying bill introduced following suicide death in Roanoke County fails in General Assembly
Legislation meant to crack down on cyber bullying following the death of a Roanoke County student will not be passed during this years General Assembly session. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. &n...
Clark Palmer Feb 17, 2026

Town of Bedford looking for final round of feedback from residents on 2045 Comp Plan
The Code of Virginia requires all localities to periodically update their long-range comprehensive plans, which provide roadmaps for future growth. The Town of Bedford is going through that process no...
Gene Marrano Feb 17, 2026
Taubman Museum to Host Local Colors’ Lunar New Year Celebration
Roanoke Valley Sister Cities and Local Colors are coming together once again with the Taubman Museum of Art to host a celebration with almost 4,000 years of history behind it. This will be the 15th An...
Emma Thomas Feb 17, 2026

Morgan Wallen Extends Historic Billboard Record to 224 Weeks at No. 1
Morgan Wallen has widened his lead in the record books. Billboard reports that his album I'm the Problem holds the No. 1 spot on the Top Country Albums chart dated Feb. 21 for a 38th nonconsecutive we...
Mariana A Feb 17, 2026

Scott Borchetta Reclaims Big Machine Brand in Major Independent Break from HYBE
Scott Borchetta has officially reacquired the Big Machine Records brand, stepping down as CEO of Big Machine Label Group under HYBE America to relaunch the label as an independent company. The move co...
Mariana A Feb 17, 2026

New community theater group debuts this weekend with “Crowns”
Patrons of community theatre in the area may notice that often the group of actors on stage tend not to be very diverse. A new non-profit theater group hopes that the debut of their first play this we...
Gene Marrano Feb 16, 2026

Jason Aldean Secures 30th No. 1 Single Ahead of New 2026 Album
A new milestone marks Jason Aldean's career. Billboard confirmed that his latest single has reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, giving him his 30th leader on that ranking. That puts him in a r...
Mariana A Feb 16, 2026

Beyond the Melody: How Avery Anna and Sam Barber’s Bond Shaped Their Latest Collaboration
Two rising voices in country music are blending their stories on a new duet, shaped as much by friendship as by melody. In a recent announcement tied to the release, Avery Anna shared that Sam Barber ...
Mariana A Feb 15, 2026

Nashville’s Industry Leaders: SOURCE Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Honors
Nashville's music community is preparing to recognize a new class of industry leaders as SOURCE Nashville officially unveils its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. The 23rd annual event will honor six women...
Mariana A Feb 14, 2026
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