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Technician recommends early maintenance as heating costs rise
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As temperatures fall, a heating system checkup now could help homeowners avoid delays when repair calls pick up in colder weather. Ian Peña Lopez, a service technician with Cundiff Heating and Air, said the company is focusing on maintenance calls, checking gas furnaces and heat pumps before winter.
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Supporters speak out on proposed Fotheringay housing development in Elliston
ELLISTON, Va. (WDBJ) - A rezoning request that would allow up to 349 homes on the historic Fotheringay property in Elliston goes before the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors next week. The proposal has drawn pushback from some residents and groups like the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy, which has raised concerns about traffic, flooding, and the loss of rural character.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Williamson Road in Roanoke is home to dozens of international businesses
This Hispanic Heritage Month, WFXR Good Day Virginia Anchor, Sydney Jaxtheimer is highlighting an area of Roanoke where dozens of international businesses have planted roots. In the span of just four miles on Williamson Road, 48 international businesses have found their home. "Everybody talks about diversity, but we don't just...
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Yard Sales and more Classifieds
OPEN HOUSE: Henry Clay Lodge No. 280 A.F. & A.M. Details: Lodge tours, history, and q&a. Light refreshments served. No pressure or obligation—all are welcome!. For Sale: 1990 Clayton Mobile Home, three bedrooms, one bath located at Gateway Mobile Home Park, Dublin. Call 540-980-6081 or 540-739-0313. -112726. Trailer and...
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Wytheville farm provides pumpkins for Virginia governor’s mansion
RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — A fifth-generation Wytheville farm is providing this year’s pumpkins to the Executive Mansion. The pumpkins from Richdale Farm, operated by the Crowgey family, were delivered on Monday. The pumpkin delivery is an annual tradition organized by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services...
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WDBJ7 Archive: Construction of the Dominion Tower
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - In May of 1990, the Dominion Tower was just a drawing. But with a balloon launch instead of a groundbreaking, expectations were soaring. “In Roanoke, Virginia, anything that’s 20 stories high, we call a skyscraper,” said Mayor Noel Taylor. While Rev. Taylor was focusing...
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Grown Here at Home: LEAP Winter Farm Share program connects Roanoke residents with local produce
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Local Environmental Agriculture Project, known as LEAP, is supporting farmers and communities through its Farm Share program. Kyra Crawford, LEAP’s Food Hub Manager, said the organization buys produce from a variety of local farms. “We bring that all together and we pack it for...
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An Entire Virginia Warehouse Is Filled With Architectural Salvage Waiting To Be Rediscovered
One old door can wreck an entire decorating plan, in the best way. A Virginia warehouse packed with architectural salvage turns stained glass, lighting, hardware, furniture, and wonderfully odd pieces into an endless stream of “what could I do with that?” moments. That question is the real fun.