Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Roanoke’s GoFest returns October 17–19, encouraging residents to “go outside”
It’s almost that time of year again, as an annual Roanoke festival is once again encouraging residents to “go outside.” WFIR’s Conner Arthur has that story: https://wfirnews.co...
Web Staff Sep 11, 2025

Dawgs gearing up for training camp and 10th season
The season starts in just over a month and some familiar faces will return to the ice. The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are gearing up for season ten at the Berglund Center – as WFIR’s Gene Mar...
Gene Marrano Sep 11, 2025

Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice, Sam Fender, And PinkPantheress Top List Of 2025 Mercury Prize Nominees
The 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist was announced on Wednesday (September 10) at a launch event for the British press in central London, in recognition of twelve acclaimed albums released by U.K. and Iri...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2025

Dua Lipa Pays Tribute To Aerosmith By Covering “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” In Their Hometown Of Boston
Dua Lipa continued her tradition of honoring hometown artists during her Radical Optimism Tour stop in Boston on Tuesday night (September 9), as the pop superstar paid tribute to rock legends Aerosmit...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Celebrates ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Debuting At No. 1, Thanks Fans For “Having Such A Damn Good Time” With Album
On Wednesday (September 10), Sabrina Carpenter took to social media to express gratitude to fans for embracing her new album, Man's Best Friend, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking he...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2025

Halsey’s ‘BADLANDS’ Reaches Top 10 On Five Billboard Charts Following 10th Anniversary Reissue
Halsey's 2015 debut album, BADLANDS, has reentered the Top 10 on five Billboard charts this week following its 10th anniversary deluxe reissue on August 29. The set ranks No. 5 on Top Album Sales, No....
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2025

Justin Bieber’s “Yukon” Becomes His First Radio No. 1 in Three Years
Justin Bieber's "Yukon" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart this week, marking the pop superstar's first radio chart-topper in three years, dating back to 2022's "Ghost." "Yukon," ...
Erik Thompson Sep 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says
( AP Photo)Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot Wednesday at an event at Utah Valley Universit...
AP Sep 10, 2025

Bringing Death Back into Life
The Palliative Care Partnership of the Roanoke Valley is presenting an evening with Dr. Aditi Sethi-Brown…“Bringing Death Back into Life.” As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno repo...
Denise Membreno Sep 10, 2025

Workout Anytime Lynchburg to 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb
An area gym is hosting a memorial stair climb honoring first responders who died during the 911 terrorist attacks. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer. https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/...
Clark Palmer Sep 10, 2025
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