Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Lil Nas X Makes Court Appearance For Police Battery Case
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, appeared in a California courtroom on Monday (November 17) regarding charges of battery on a police officer following his August arrest after allege...
Erik Thompson Nov 17, 2025

Lil Jon Announced As Halftime Show Headliner For Ravens-Bengals Thanksgiving Day Game
Grammy-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon has been officially announced as the headliner for the halftime show of the Baltimore Ravens' Thanksgiving Day game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T...
Erik Thompson Nov 17, 2025

Man Who Accosted Ariana Grande During ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere Is Sentenced To Jail Time
Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian who grabbed Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, has been sentenced to nine days in jail after being found guilty of public nuisance. This...
Erik Thompson Nov 17, 2025

Ariana Grande Set To Host ‘SNL’ Christmas Episode Featuring Cher As Musical Guest
Saturday Night Live has just announced its December lineup of hosts and musical guests, highlighted by a star-studded holiday finale on Dec. 20 that will be co-headlined by host Ariana Grande and musi...
Erik Thompson Nov 17, 2025

Virginia Tech hires James Franklin to be next Head Football Coach
Media reports say Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State Head Football coach James Franklin to lead the Hokies as the new head football coach. Contract details have not been released at this time. ...
Clark Palmer Nov 17, 2025

Adult cannabis retail system set to move from studies to implementation
Virginia’s Cannabis Oversight Commission has been drafting recommendations for months, anticipating a push to finally open a legal retail market under the incoming administration. WFIR’s I...
Ian Price Nov 17, 2025

Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination
Ken Mitchell ( Democratic Candidate in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District)A military veteran is vying for another chance to challenge a Republican Congressman who represents parts of our area...
Clark Palmer Nov 17, 2025

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop
The late Dr. Rita Bishop served as Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools for 13 years and now the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is creating a permanently endowed fund in her honor. More from WFIR...
Gene Marrano Nov 17, 2025

Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th District
Joy Powers – Photo courtesy of her campaign websiteA new contestant has stepped into the ring to battle for the seat of Virginia’s 9th Congressional District, looking to take on its incumb...
Web Staff Nov 17, 2025

Hilary Duff Teases More Live Shows After Selling-Out All Dates On ‘Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour’
On Friday (November 14), Hilary Duff shared an Instagram video where she is celebrating the sold-out success of her upcoming Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour. The brief, four-date run features an intimate...
Erik Thompson Nov 16, 2025
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