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Multiple issues led to resignations, former board members say
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two weeks after six members of the Virginia Museum of Transportation Board of Directors resigned, we’re learning more about their reasons for leaving. At the same time, the museum’s current leadership says it has acted in the best interests of the organization. Six members...
Roanoke’s Amazon facility moving along according to schedule
ROANOKE, Va. – Construction is ramping up for the new Amazon facility coming to Blue Hills Drive. The last-mile delivery facility could mean the Roanoke Valley gets their Amazon packages quicker. The project is expected to be complete just in time for the holiday rush. Roanoke’s Economic Development Director...
City of Roanoke announces holiday closures and adjusted trash collection schedule
Roanoke, Virginia – Roanoke City offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This closure will affect the schedule for trash, bulk, brush, and A WEEK single-stream recycling collection during that week. Due to the holiday closures,...
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...
Roanoke City warns of potential collection delays due to high temperatures
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke City Solid Waste Management says high temperatures may cause delays in regular collection services over the next 10 days. Officials say that with temperatures forecasted above 90 degrees in the next ten days, staff will be taking breaks to prevent heat-related illnesses or injuries.
Roanoke County Offers New Business Equipment Acquisition Grant
The Roanoke County Economic Development Authority has announced a new Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) grant aimed at helping businesses in Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton. The grant will offer funding opportunities for eligible for-profit businesses looking to enhance their operations through the acquisition of new capital. On a competitive basis, the Authority […]
Roanoke City Council approves pay raise for council members
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council members will receive pay raises spread over each of the next three years. During a special meeting last Friday, the city council voted 4-1 to give itself $20,000 raises starting July 1, 2025. But under an amended version of the ordinance approved on Monday, the raise will instead step up gradually — $10,000 in 2025 and then by $5,000 in 2026 and in 2027.
Get ready for the Salem Fair that returns Wednesday
SALEM, Va. – The Salem Fair is back Wednesday night, and you’ll have the chance to eat all the junk food you want while also hopping on lots of rides. Crews are getting ready to welcome everyone to the fair, which runs until July 14. 10 News had...
Roanoke YMCA discusses new before-school program
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke YMCA is releasing updated details about the new before-school program that they will hold this fall. If you remember, Roanoke City Public Schools announced that middle schoolers will have a later start time. The YMCA said each middle school will have the option of...
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