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Unique pet food pantry serves Roanoke area
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) -Saleeba’s: Store of Hope has been a staple in Roanoke since 1946. Elizabeth Saleeba’s grandparents started Saleeba’s Grocery in Southeast Roanoke in 1946. Eventually they gave the store to Liz’s parents as a wedding gift. “We always joked that my parents went on a month-long honeymoon and when they came back they never took a vacation again,” Liz laughed.
‘Not Your Average Weekend’ celebrates all things local in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — If you are ready for good vibes, music, and time with loved ones, the Humble Hustle Company Inc. is hosting the “Not Average Festival Weekend.”. On May 31, the festival will kick off in the Star City with music, food, and more. Not Your Average Weekend is a series of events rooted in local cultural celebrations over the spread of three days. Each day, visitors have the chance to immerse themselves in food, local music, and the city.
Free men’s health screenings in Northwest Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – The annual Men’s Health Day returns to Roanoke this weekend. New Horizons Healthcare is hosting the free event, aimed at raising awareness and preventing health problems for men. There will be free blood pressure, weight and prostate screenings. There will also be presentations from a...
Renovations closing Valleypark Dr. DMV starting June 1
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke DMV located on Valleypark Drive has announced it will be closed for renovations from Saturday, June 1 through Monday, June 10. According to the DMV, improvements to the office will include new carpeting and a fresh coat of paint to the building’s interior.
Roanoke Regional Chamber hosts groundbreaking on new affordable housing for foster kids in Vinton
VINTON, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday, community leaders and the Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing for foster kids in the Roanoke Valley. The celebration marks the commencement of affordable housing for teens who are aging out of foster care and others in Vinton in a collaborative effort between Impact Living, local government agencies, and dedicated people committed to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals in the community.
Learn life-saving CPR techniques for free
ROANOKE, Va. – You never know when you could be the one to save someone’s life. That’s the message the Compress and Shock Foundation is hoping to get across Saturday for annual CPR and AED Education Day. They’re holding a number of CPR classes across the region...
Democratic party opens new campaign office in Downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — On Thursday, Roanoke City and community leaders gathered downtown to open the doors to a new Democratic campaign office. On May 30, the grand opening also celebrated the launch of “Black Voters for Biden-Harris,” a national coalition of Black elected and faith leaders, community members, and concerned Americans coming together to mobilize and organize voters around the 2024 election.
Roanoke City looking at reducing Gainsboro Road car lanes to improve safety
ROANOKE, Va. – Gainsboro Road could be getting a makeover in order to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. The city is looking at reducing car lanes from four to two and adding dedicated paths for cyclists. Ian Coffey is a city traffic engineer and oversees several projects throughout Roanoke,...
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