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Roanoke City announces revised trash collection schedule for Labor Day week
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke City has announced office closures and a revised schedule for waste collection due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024. This adjustment will affect the collection of trash, bulk items, brush, and B-WEEK single-stream recycling. Residents who typically have their waste...
Roanoke City and Allegany Health warns of a skunk found with rabies near Mud Lick Road
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts would like to alert the public of a confirmed case of rabies in the Roanoke area. Health officials say a skunk has tested positive for rabies near Mud Lick Road in Roanoke. Currently, there is no information on whether...
People gathered at the Roanoke Labor Day parade
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - People crowded downtown to see the annual Roanoke Labor Day Parade. Flags were waving high, as people watched Roanoke Labor Day parade cruise by. From Roanoke College Band to our law enforcement officers. “When we see the smiling faces of our citizens coming out here, working...
Drenched in Determination: Community Rallies for Kid’s Square
ROANOKE, VA – Kid’s Square is more than just a play museum - it’s its own little town - and now:. “The town is flooded!” Executive Director Felicia Branham said. Last month - Branham walked into Kid’s Square to find her worst nightmare. “We experienced...
National D-Day Memorial announces largest expansion in history
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Major changes are coming to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford over the next few years. Eighty years since troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, the D-Day Memorial is finding new ways to honor the service of World War II veterans, now through the largest expansion in their history.
End Rezoning Proposal- Rebuild Homes Instead
There’s a shortage of 4000 places to live in Roanoke, according to coverage in The Roanoke Times. The proposed city-wide rezoning ordinance before city Council does not provide an immediate nor measurable improvement on that number. In fact, city planners readily admit minimal impact of about 45 units a year. That doesn’t address the 4,000 […]
Roanoke County school leaders commence renovation at W.E. Cundiff Elementary with groundbreaking ceremony
Roanoke, Virginia – The expansion and renovation project for W.E. Cundiff Elementary School officially commenced on the morning of August 28, 2024, with a ceremonial groundbreaking. The event brought together dozens of officials, school leaders, and the entire school community to mark the beginning of a significant development in the school’s history.
VT economic expert talks Halloween starting early
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Halloween decorations are popping up in stores before the Fall season begins. Jadrian Wooten, an Economics professor at Virginia Tech, explains to 7@four why we are seeing these decorations in stores. Wooten has a weekly newsletter called “Monday Morning Economist”. You will find information on current...
BSU leaders, Gov. Justice celebrate Mining Engineering Technology program’s return
BLUEFIELD, Va. (WVVA) - For the first time in nearly a decade, students at Bluefield State University are learning the essentials of mine engineering. Wednesday evening at Fincastle, university leaders celebrated the milestone during the third annual BSU/Pocahontas Royalties Scholarship Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction. It was a proud moment for BSU, with even Gov. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) stopping by to offer his congratulations, and encouragement going forward.
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