Author Archives: Syndicated Content

MGN Suicide ranks as the second leading cause of death among those aged 10 to 24. The stigma of seeking mental health services keeps some young people from it – before its too late. That designa...

The moment came during a career milestone, but it didn't end when the cameras cut away. After winning his first Grammy, Shaboozey found himself at the center of a wider conversation sparked by a singl...

The 2026 iHeartCountry Festival is set to return with a lineup that brings together some of the biggest current names in country music. Details shared this week by event organizers place the one day f...

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JH Bards An area distillery is throwing its support behind legislation in the General Assembly that would change how these businesses can sell to customers. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. https:...

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...

Record digital engagement and hotel room performance that outpaced state and national averages during the 2025 holiday season. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge says its first-ever Regional Holiday Ma...

A late-night studio session nearly erased what would become Hunter Hayes' latest single. While recording Too Late, his software unexpectedly crashed, wiping out hours of work. Instead of calling it a ...

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What began as a protest outside Congressman Ben Cline’s Roanoke office has transformed into a weekly political and social gathering that has continued for nearly a year. Every Monday, dozens gat...