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HCK Hot Chicken to open soon in Vinton
VINTON, Va. – HCK Hot Chicken will hold a grand opening for its first restaurant in the Town of Vinton on Saturday, Jul. 20 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m at 2499 East Washington Ave. The first 24 customers will receive a free sandwich, and all other guests will...
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.
HBCU Football: 2024 All-CIAA and Predicted Order of Finish
Discover the preseason All-CIAA team and the predicted order of finish in the CIAA for the 2024 HBCU football season. The post HBCU Football: 2024 All-CIAA and Predicted Order of Finish appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
UNC Baseball Lands Liberty Transfers Kane Kepley, Cale Bolton
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina picked up a pair of baseball transfers from Liberty on Wednesday, with the new additions including the Flames' top hitter, and also providing the latest evidence of former Liberty coach Scott Jackson's reported return to the Tar Heels. Lefty-swinging outfielder Kane Kepley, who...
Mazda MX-5 Cup headed to Martinsville oval
You heard correctly–the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will race door handle to door handle on the famed Martinsville Speedway on October 26. The event will not count toward the points championship. But, the race will pay, with the top 10 earning a minimum of $1000 and the victor getting $15,000 and a Martinsville Speedway iconic grandfather clock.
Pinpoint Weather: Warm today with showers and storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Showers and storms are possible today with the Storm Prediction Center putting areas along and south of 460 in the Marginal risk category, which is the lowest. The greatest through would come from damaging wind and periods of heavy rainfall. The precipitation will move through...
Roanoke leaders speak on court ruling that allows cities to punish homeless people for sleeping outside
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Homelessness continues to be a problem nationwide and in the Star City. A recent decision made by the Supreme Court will allow our hometowns to handle it how they wish. A 6-3 vote by the US Supreme Court June 28 gives every city the green light...
Boutique hotel in Crystal Spring still planned despite delays
ROANOKE, Va. – Several hurdles have pushed back development on a boutique hotel set to be built in Roanoke. The plans to build a hotel in the Crystal Spring neighborhood were approved back in 2022. It will be located where the former Famous Anthony’s was on Crystal Spring Avenue...
Hollins Announces the Addition of Flag Football
Roanoke, Va. – Hollins University Director of Athletics Chris Kilcoyne has announced the addition of Flag Football to the university's offering of intercollegiate sports. Kilcoyne announced plans to hire a head coach and play a limited club schedule in the Spring of 2025. Flag Football will be part of an overarching student wellness program that will also include new intramural and club sport opportunities on campus.
RPD says two injured, multiple arrested after shooting on 16th Street in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police have made multiple arrests after an early morning shooting that occurred on 16th Street on July 17. RPD says officers responded to the 500 block of 16th Street NW around 5:29 a.m. after being notified that two people had been shot. On...
Belcher, and Gibbs Named to Preseason All-CIAA Team
ROANOKE, VA - The 2024 Football Preseason All-CIAA team was announced at the annual Football Media Day Wednesday morning in Roanoke, VA. Within the release, Shaw's Ah'Shaan Belcher and Saevion Gibbs were named to the Preseason All-CIAA team in recognition of their impressive 2023 seasons. Belcher, a senior wide receiver...
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