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Supporters flock to Trump Town, driving sales sky high
BOONES MILL, Va. – Trump Town, a Trump merchandise store in Boones Mill, is seeing a business boom following the shooting. The owner tells us that even since Saturday afternoon when the news broke, they’ve been packed. They stayed open until nearly midnight on Saturday, so everyone who...
Whooping Cough creeping its way through Roanoke again
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The highly contagious illness known as Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is present in Roanoke. Although the symptoms are milder in older children and adults, the same thing can’t be said about younger children, and as they get ready to go back to school, it is encouraged they get immunized before it can potentially spread through the hallways.
Indian Point community holds annual “Parrot Head” neighborhood party
The Indian Point community in Hardy held its second annual “Parrot Head” neighborhood party on July 13th, bringing out family and friends to enjoy a golf cart parade, BBQ potluck, games, music and pool party. “It’s something we did in our neighborhood when we lived in South Carolina,”...
New Life: Bedford County Fair Resurrected
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) — County fairs are a Virginia tradition, and this is the start of the county fair season in the Commonwealth. This is a special fair season in Bedford County. Its county fair is being resurrected. For the first time since 2019, there will be a Bedford County Fair. Problems with a venue […]
Deadline extended for historic cabin coffee shop project
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke’s Fishburn Park is at the center of a brewing transformation as plans continue to convert a 200-year-old caretaker’s cabin into a coffee shop. This project, approved by City Council last August, has faced its share of challenges and some community debate. The proposal,...
Lake & More Weekly Calendar: July 17th - 23rd
Placement in Lake & More Weekly Events is free for public events taking place in the Smith Mountain Lake community, the surrounding counties of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania, and the communities of Moneta, Huddleston, Goodview, Hardy, Wirtz, Burnt Chimney, Penhook and Union Hall. Submit a brief paragraph about your event via email to smcclintic@womackpublishing.com. Events will be listed once before the event. The deadline for submissions is noon on Fridays.
Calm Source to expand addiction recovery services to Roanoke area
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A mental health agency in Danville is expanding to another location. Calm Source launched in Danville in 2015. It is now opening its doors in Salem, so that even more people who are struggling can walk through them to get the help they need. Leon Zimmerman,...
State funding for childcare awarded to help Roanoke Valley families
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Families in the Roanoke area facing challenges in affording childcare are finding relief through a new grant aimed at expanding access to early childhood education. The United Way of Roanoke Valley has secured over $2 million in state general funds from the Virginia Department of Education...
VDH Adds Meherrin, Roanoke Rivers to recreational water, fish consumption advisories
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is extending its recreational water advisory and its fish consumption advisory to include the Meherrin and Roanoke rivers. For the safety of people and pets, VDH is advising that recreational water activities, such as swimming, wading, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, and boating should be avoided. Additionally, VDH recommends not consuming any fish taken from these waterways effective Saturday, July 6 until further notice.
Salem VA Health Care System to hold Women Veteran Town Hall July 19th
The Women’s Health Clinic at the Salem VA Health Care System will hold a Women focused Veteran Town Hall Friday, July 19, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - noon in the Bldg. 5 Auditorium. Hospital leadership as well as representatives from the Veterans Benefits Administration will be available to provide...
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