Author Archives: Syndicated Content

CATAWBA, Va. - A beloved local dining tradition is set to return. The Homeplace restaurant, a Southwest Virginia landmark known for its family-style Southern meals, will reopen under new ownership wit...

  There’s been an elephant in the room in Roanoke – and it might just be wearing a poker face. A local delegate is now weighing in on the buzz about a possible casino at the Berglund ...

On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender's hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, mark...

Janelle Mone and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throu...

Fugees founder Pras Michl was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a...

During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he's going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their f...

Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer's new music video for his song, "Changes." The track is the lead single on Puth's forthcoming album, Wh...

Roanoke’s annual Anthem GO Outside Festival (GO Fest) returns next weekend, marking its 15th anniversary with an expanded celebration spanning two locations across Virginia’s Blue Ridge. T...

Botetourt County planners are getting ready to wrap up the county's 20-year comprehensive plan. There is still time for residents and other stakeholders to have an impact on the final draft. WFIR's De...

Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set t...