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Roanoke’s Wing Fest returns to Dr. Pepper Park
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke’s Wing Fest returned to Dr. Pepper Park for a 15th year today. Vendors from all across the region filled the streets for the star city’s largest one-day food festival. The annual event also offers some friendly competition through a people’s choice vote and...
Emu spotted on the loose in Virginia; owner found
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Emus are native to Australia, but one was spotted loose in Roanoke, Virginia on Thursday. "Is this your EMU?" the Roanoke Police Department asked in a Facebook post. Officials asked for the potential owner to get in touch and shared a picture of the big...
WATCH: Roanoke Valley SPCA holding special adoption event at their shelter Saturday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley SPCA is holding a special adoption event at their shelter in Roanoke on Saturday. They will have dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens and the public is encouraged to come in for meet and greets. “Really this is to Clear the Shelters. We want...
WFXR 2024 Wing Week: Tammy’s Grill
ROANOKE, Va (WFXR) — All week long, we are talkin’ chicken or, should we say, chicken wings for WFXR’s Wing Week! WFXR News will highlight one of the many food vendors participating in the 15th annual Roanoke Wing Fest each day leading up to the event. On Tuesday, Aug. 21, Tammy’s Grill owner Naquias Johnson shared […]
Logan celebrates 100 episodes of Hometown Eats
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - WDBJ’s Logan Sherrill has produced 100 episodes of “Hometown Eats” since taking over the franchise, and WDBJ7 is celebrating the milestone. Watch each segment of the special, aired Thursday, August 22, below.
WFXR 2024 Wing Week: Ella’s Eats
ROANOKE, VA (WFXR) — Whether you like’em, fried, smoked, or slathered in sauce, all week long, we are talkin’ chicken — or, should we say, chicken wings — for WFXR’s Wing Week!. On Friday, Aug. 23, Orianna Witcher and Ariella Guadaramma, with Ella’s Eats,...
The Oakey's Dog Days of Summer event returns Aug. 24
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - You and your pups can enjoy the dog days of summer!. The Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer returns Aug. 24 at Lancerlot Sports Complex in Vinton from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The pool will be open for dogs and their owners, and there will...
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Summer Research Program: Shaping Future Veterinarians Through Scientific Discovery
This summer, students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine traded their stethoscopes for lab coats as they delved into the world of biomedical, clinical, and public health research. The Summer Veterinary Student Research Program, now in its 17th year, offered these future veterinarians an immersive 11-week experience that allowed them to explore scientific questions with the potential to impact both animal and human health.
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