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FRED FIRST: Moving Pictures And The High Cost of Letting Them Go
Tossing family photos is perhaps the most exhausting single task of this entire move, which is why I have put it off until near the end. When mom passed, two years ago today, we began the process of disassembling her assisted living apartment. This created a moderate volume of flotsam that was easy to toss—much […]
Coffee shop’s clever pricing lets you be rude, but it'll cost you
In Grandin Village, Roanoke Valley, CUPS Coffee & Tea is showing that politeness can have tangible benefits. The shop charges customers based on their level of politeness, a move that has delighted many. A sign outside the shop lists different prices for a small coffee depending on how customers place their order: "'One small coffee' $5.00, 'One small coffee, please' $3.00, 'Hello, I'd like one small coffee please' $1.75."
Smith Mountain Arts Council holds 28th annual John and Trudy Faber Memorial Photography Contest and Show
The Smith Mountain Arts Council held its 28th annual John and Trudy Faber Memorial Photography Contest and Show at Kaleidoscope, The Gathering Place in Hardy, from July 12th - 14th. The photography show is named in honor of John and Trudy Haber, who were longtime supporters of the Smith Mountain Arts Council.
Link Museum to Hold “Celebration at The Station” For 20th Anniversary
The O. Winston Link Museum will honor its 20th anniversary Aug. 17 with a “Celebration at the Station festival” including lectures and exhibits related to Link’s photography of the last steam trains. Celebration, a free event, will be at the historic Norfolk & Western passenger station on 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE, across from The Hotel […]
Warm Hearth exhibit highlights organization’s 50 years
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - An organization with deep roots in the New River Valley is celebrating 50 years with an upcoming exhibit at the Montgomery Museum of Art & History. Warm Hearth Village has prioritized its commitment to senior care through its growth over the years and plans to celebrate the decades of service at an opening reception.
Roanoke Fire & EMS shares tips on ‘National Pet Fire Safety Day’
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, Roanoke Fire & EMS would like to share some helpful tips to keep you and your pets safe while planning fire escape routes and fire safety at home. Fire is always a risk at home, but dry...
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