Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Several generations of Roanokers always mark it on their calendars for the Memorial Day weekend if they are staying close to home. This Friday through Sunday night, Festival in the Park is back in dow...

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...

A local nonprofit is rising up to raise awareness about an under-studied and overlooked form of cancer. Listen to the report below or read the full story: After losing her grandmother, Becky Whisnant,...

Florida Georgia Line may not be finished playing together after all. Tyler Hubbard said in a recent interview that he and Brian Kelley have talked about the possibility of doing a few Florida Georgia ...

Its not happening for a while but David Stewart Wiley will be stepping down from his role as music director and conductor for the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra – after the RSO’s 75th annivers...

Roanoke City Council’s Monday meeting ran more than four hours and ended at 11 p.m. without action on a major zoning overhaul, leaving several speakers unheard and pushing decisions on housing r...

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

The 2026 ACM Awards delivered a results night that did not follow the most obvious script. At the ceremony in Las Vegas, Cody Johnson took home Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, giv...

LISTEN: Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Virginia Republicans and Democrats remain sharply divided over how to address gun violence after Governor Abigail Spanber...

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