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Restaurant raising money to build veteran a new home
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bubba’s 33 is a popular chain restaurant in Roanoke. It has been partnering with “Homes for Our Troops” to raise money for post 9-11 veterans for 20 years. Managing Partner David Brantley speaks with 7@four about the current fundraiser for Marine LCpl Alberto...
Food safety reminders ahead of Fourth of July parties
ROANOKE, Va. – A reminder from the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District ahead of any Fourth of July cookouts. Make sure to practice safe food preparation to avoid foodborne illnesses, like salmonella or campylobacter, both of which have been on the rise in the area. Some ways to...
New changes, same family fun set to kick-off at Salem Fair
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – The Salem Fair will make its return to the community, bringing back carnival family fun for all on Wednesday, July 3. The event will bring with it around 45 rides ranging from family fun to a high thrill, including the new wave-swinger, food vendors serving some classic carnival favorites, and new attractions. This includes a show featuring English hypnotist Richard Barker, one that organizers believe will excite the entire crowd.
Legendary Roanoke outdoors writer Bill Cochran dies
The longtime Roanoke Times outdoors editor was the first outdoors writer to be inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. The post Legendary Roanoke outdoors writer Bill Cochran dies appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pet clinic offers owners veterinary assistance at a discount
BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) – Angels of Assisi is an organization that provides pet owners with an alternate option to receive veterinary service. On Monday, pet owners visited Falling Creek Park to check it out for themselves. Based in Roanoke, the organization travels across central Virginia and into West Virginia...
Salem Fair returns this week with new attractions
SALEM, Va. – A family favorite for more than three decades is back. The Salem Fair kicks off this Wednesday. On Monday, crews were on site preparing the midway for opening day. There will be more than 40 rides, with a new fast pass where guests can pay a...
“Theatre in the Square” workshop teaches street performing
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Downtown Roanoke and street performer Jefferson Rose have teamed together to create the “Theatre in the Square” workshop. This two-day event teaches artists about street performing. Isabella Post, Director of Marketing and Communications with Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, and Jefferson Rose, street performer, magician, and...
RANDY HUFF: As Pilgrims We Must Listen, To Learn, To Live
It is past time to write of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek again., and I can’t do it justice. There’s a force of nature going on in this book and yes, that’s a play on words. Who knows this much about nature? Annie did her homework, wedding observation with research and notes and long musing. The […]
Mr. Woo and the Celestial Palace
The story below is a preview from our July/August 2024 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. A century ago Roanoke’s first Chinese restaurant opened, but more remarkable was the man who opened it. In the early summer of 1923, a small notice appeared over the...
Sweet Springs Turnpike Trail named a National Recreational Trail
In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 1, Secretary Haaland announced the designation of four new national recreation trails in four states, adding 33.5 miles to the National Trails System. “These four new national trails will build connections in communities, ensuring bikers, hikers and all...
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