WYYD-FM (Roanoke, VA)

WYYD (107.9 FM) is a radio station that plays Country music and is licensed in Amherst, Virginia. It caters to listeners in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Bedford, and Lexington. The station is owned and managed by iHeartMedia.

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*LIST* The Most Popular Baby Names Of The Last Year... | New Country 107.9 YYD | Scott Stevens

2 days ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

Does your child have a couple of Olivias or Liams in their class? There’s a good chance they do since those continue to top the list of the most popular baby names, according to the Social Security Administration’s annual report. The results for 2024 have just come out, revealing a lot of parents seem to be sticking with the usual favorites. The SSA started sharing the baby name list back in 1997 and this year’s top 10 is full of many familiar names.
Bill Gates Plans To Give Away $200 Billion Fortune By 2045

6 days ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

Bill Gates recently announced that he’s on track to give away nearly all his personal wealth by 2045, aiming to deliver about $200-billion through the Gates Foundation to help the world’s poorest. Speaking on the foundation’s 25th anniversary, Gates says he’s committed to tackling urgent global problems, ending preventable deaths among children and mothers, and combating diseases like polio, malaria, and measles.
You Probably Don’t Call Your Mom Enough, New Survey Reveals

1 week ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

Do you call your mom enough? While the ideal amount of communication varies from person to person, a new survey out just in time for Mother’s Day reveals a lot of us could do better when it comes to reaching out to dear old mom. According to the poll of 2-thousand U.S. adults, nearly a quarter (22%) admit they don’t call their mom enough. On average, they talk to their mom once a week, and the majority of them (78%) confess that they can’t go more than a week without talking to her.
Mother’s Day Index Reveals How Much Moms Should Get Paid

1 week ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

It’s tough to put a price tag on all the things moms do for their families, but a new report gives it a shot. While a mom’s contributions may be priceless, Insure.com’s latest Mother’s Day Index adds up what moms would make if they got paid for all their unpaid work around the house and for the family. And it’s a solid reminder of just how much moms do.
R.I.P. SKYPE | New Country 107.9 YYD | Scott Stevens

1 week ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

Microsoft Is Pulling The Plug On Skype Today: After nearly two decades of connecting people around the globe, Skype is officially signing off! As of today (May 5th), Microsoft is pulling the plug on the once-revolutionary video chat app and folding its features into Teams, where users can still find their old chats and contacts.
DoorDash Names THIS The Drink Of The Summer

1 week ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

The margarita is having a major comeback moment as DoorDash names it the drink of summer 2025, bumping fancy spritzes off their pedestal. Tequila and lime sales are booming, and watermelon margaritas are trending hard for those craving a fruity twist. With tequila-based ingredients flying off the shelves, it's clear everyone’s ready to sip on something classic and refreshing all season long. Looks like summer parties just got a whole lot zestier. Cheers to that!
Model Finds Man Hiding Under Hotel Bed After Noticing "Weird Smell" | New Country 107.9 YYD | Scott Stevens

2 weeks ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

The nose knows. A model staying at a hotel in Seattle experienced a terrifying incident when she discovered a man hiding under her bed. She noticed a strange smell in the room on the second day of her stay after returning from a day of sightseeing, which led her to investigate and ultimately find the intruder. “When I leaned over the check, I saw a pair of eyes staring at me,” Natalisi Taksisi said.
Expert-Approved Ways To Make Your Coffee Healthier

2 weeks ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

For a lot of us, the work day starts way too early in the morning, making coffee even more essential to boosting our energy. Research shows that close to three in four Americans (73%) drink coffee every day and most of them aren’t stopping with one cup, with 36% drinking three to five cups daily. Depending on how you take yours, it may already be pretty good for you, but if you want to bump up the health benefits, here’s what nutrition experts recommend.
Are you looking for a date … or validation?

3 weeks ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

The latest dating app habit is called “ego scrolling.” It's where you’re using dating apps not so much to fine “the one,” but to feel good about yourself. It’s all about the rush of getting compliments from people. According to Katie Dissanayake, CEO of the dating app After, ego-scrolling is all about getting that self-esteem boost from matches, without the emotional investment. Basically, it’s a way to feel desirable without the risk of rejection.
The Best Wines To Pair With Your Leftover Easter Candy

3 weeks ago | newcountry1079.iheart.com | Scott Stevens

Some folks are nursing a nasty hangover today, but not from overdoing it with alcohol, just sugar. Easter and candy go hand-in-hand, so whether you bought yourself some holiday sweets or swiped them from your kid’s basket or maybe even got a special delivery from the Easter Bunny, you may have a lot of candy in the house right now. That’s a good problem to have, and if you know the best wine to sip with all those treats? Even better.