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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...

Ken Mitchell ( Democratic Candidate in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District) An area Democratic Congressional candidate says the recent operation in Venezuela hurts America’s reputation g...

NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting that Washington Commanders Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. According to Schefter, Kingsbury and ...

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

A Botetourt County department has launched its annual reimbursement fund application to help improve and expand recreational activities across the county. WFIR’s Conner Arthur has details: https...

Nearly 400,000 Virginia residents face steep premium increases following the lapse of critical federal subsidies, according to healthcare advocacy groups. Health insurance premiums are expected to inc...

Mike Stewart, Airport Executive Director A record 760,000 passengers in 2024, and projected 2025 totals that will “blow those numbers out of the water,” says the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport...

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

As the new year gets underway, the co-owner of a local event management company is looking back on their New Year’s Eve debut inside downtown Roanoke’s former First National Exchange Bank....

Margo Price was shocked and happy after receiving two 2026 Grammy nominations, for Best Traditional Country Album for Hard Headed Woman, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Tyler Childers on "...