Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Phazhon Nash (L) C Palmer photo Its called the Entertainment District Focus Group, a mostly citizen group asked to weigh in on a possible casino at the Berglund Center – just for starters. The E...

Virginia Citizens Defense League WFIR’s Clark Palmer recently spoke with the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League Phillip Van Cleave and got his thoughts on the situation: https://w...

New Orleans funk group Galactic will perform at Elmwood Park on April 18 as part of the Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival, according to event organizers. The four-day music festival, running Apr...

ROANOKE, Va. – Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings will perform at Roanoke’s Berglund Center on July 14, a newly announced stop on his summer headline tour. Billy Strings ...

Dan and Gil Harrington Since 2012 Carilion Clinic physicians and residents have faced off in a spirited basketball game against Medical School students that also raises money to honor the memory of Mo...

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Delegate Sam Rasoul is calling for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following reports of a fatal shooting involving federal agents in M...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - A police presence that grew to block multiple entrances at the LewisGale stand-alone emergency room on Ogden Road Tuesday morning has since cleared. The activity began around 5 a...

ROANOKE, Va. – City crews will begin plowing neighborhood streets on Tuesday following a winter storm that created hazardous, icy conditions. City of Roanoke offices and the Oliver W. Hill ...

Jeff Stein – Virginia Tech After being awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute, a Virginia Tech assistant professor is testing a new method to support people in their efforts to quit ...

Appalachian Power is gearing up for a winter storm that could bring heavy ice to some parts of the region – where downed power lines could become an issue. ApCo wants customers to keep their con...