Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact
Most Virginians favor stricter gun laws, but many question their effectiveness, according to a new Roanoke College Poll. Residents also support the commonwealth’s existing method of redistrictin...
Clark Palmer Feb 23, 2026

Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event
Dr. Brett Shadle – Virginia Tech A Virginia Tech department is hosting an event Thursday with the goal of sharing stories of displacement and the pursuit of new futures. WFIR’s Conner Arth...
Web Staff Feb 23, 2026

Health First: Barry Manilow Postpones Arena Tour Amid Lung Cancer Recovery
Fans waiting to see Barry Manilow back under the spotlight are getting a candid update on his health. The veteran performer recently revealed that while he is recovering from cancer treatment, his lun...
Mariana A Feb 23, 2026

Global Sales Queen: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Officially Tops 2025 Charts
Taylor Swift has claimed the world's best-selling album of 2025 with The Life of a Showgirl, marking another milestone in her career. The recognition was confirmed in newly released global sales data,...
Mariana A Feb 22, 2026

Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Moment Gets a Shout-Out From Selena Gomez
A quick touch-up turned into a viral moment at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. As NBC cameras followed Alysa Liu stepping toward the podium after winning gold in women's figure skating, she paused,...
Mariana A Feb 22, 2026

Everything We Know About Bruno Mars’ New Album, ‘The Romantic’
Bruno Mars is preparing to release a new project titled The Romantic, and the full tracklist is now public. The announcement, shared through official channels and reported by Billboard, outlines the s...
Mariana A Feb 22, 2026

Bono Calls Ed Sheeran a “Whirling Dervish” as Duo Teams Up for New U2 EP
Ed Sheeran has turned up on U2's new EP, Days of Ash, joining Bono on the track Yours Eternally. The release landed Wednesday, and U2 also put out a companion entry in the band's online magazine to ma...
Mariana A Feb 21, 2026

Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address
Rep. Ben Cline C. Arthur photo. Live in studio this morning was 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, if the referendum were to go through on April 21st despite injunction ye...
Gene Marrano Feb 20, 2026

“A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham
Lester Karlin – Virginia Tech A grounds coordinator for Virginia Tech Athletics reflected on the recent passing of one of the university’s most prominent donors. WFIR’s Conner Arthur...
Web Staff Feb 20, 2026

Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz
David Aldridge VBR G Marrano photo The first-ever Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Fall campaign in late 2025 attracted large numbers of visitors. Images captured and conveyed on social media channel...
Gene Marrano Feb 20, 2026
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