Author Archives: Syndicated Content

AG Miyares undeterred by recent polling; stands by first term record
Jason MiyaresLive on the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News this morning, Virginia’s incumbent Republican Attorney General, Jason Miyares, minimized concerns over a recent Wason Center phone su...
Gene Marrano Sep 24, 2025

Trump’s net worth jumps $3 billion while in office, raising ethical questions
President Donald Trump’s net worth has surged to $7.3 billion, a $3 billion increase from last year, according to a recent Forbes report. The financial windfall comes primarily from his crypto v...
Ian Price Sep 24, 2025
COVID-19 ‘smell blindness’ impacted Roanoke brewer’s craft beer quality
Audio version of this story available below: https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/9-24-COVID-Brews-WRAP1-WEB.mp3 A Roanoke brewery celebrating its fifth anniversary has revealed how COVID-1...
Ian Price Sep 24, 2025

The Great Bourbon and BBQ Tasting of Virginia 2025 will support Williamson Road facade program
A facade grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation that helped 5 businesses in the Williamson Road business corridor upgrade their “curb appeal,” has helped inspire a related fu...
Gene Marrano Sep 24, 2025

GOP State Senator Bryce Reeves announces run for US Senate
Bryce Reeves ( Photo from Bryce Reeves for US Senate)A current State Senator who represents parts of central Virginia is looking to challenge the Commonwealth’s Senior US Senator. WFIR’s C...
Clark Palmer Sep 24, 2025

The Fab Four at Berglund Center, artist receptions and talks; more Million Dollar Quartet
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 Cultural Endowment. https:...
Gene Marrano Sep 24, 2025

Barry Manilow Announces Series Of U.S. Farewell Performances, Releases New Single
On Tuesday (September 22), Barry Manilow announced a series of farewell shows set to take place in January 2026 throughout nine U.S. cities. These will mark the 82-year-old music legend's final concer...
Erik Thompson Sep 23, 2025

Danny Brown Announces New Album, ‘Stardust,’ Shares Lead Single, “Starburst,” Plans 2025 Tour
On Tuesday (September 23), Danny Brown announced the details of his new album, Stardust, which is set for release on November 7 via Warp Records. The Detroit rapper also revealed a 21-date North Ameri...
Erik Thompson Sep 23, 2025

Doja Cat Reveals New Artwork For ‘Vie,’ Blasts “Harsh Criticism” Of Album Cover
On Monday (September 21), Doja Cat unveiled new artwork for her upcoming album, Vie, which is due out this Friday (Sept. 26). The current image features Doja in a tattered wedding dress hanging from a...
Erik Thompson Sep 23, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Says Men Are “A Really Fun Species To Watch”
In a new cover story feature for Vogue Italia, Sabrina Carpenter shared her mixed feelings about men. "I think they're a really fun species to watch, in both a good and bad way," she admits. "I feel r...
Erik Thompson Sep 23, 2025
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