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Council appoints new Interim City Manager for Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — During a Roanoke City Council meeting on June 11, the council passed a resolution to appoint Dr. Lydia Pettis Patton as the Interim City Manager, effective immediately. This announcement comes after former City Manager Bob Cowell stepped down after seven years. Patton is a civic...
Angels of Assisi and Kitty City Cafe holding adoption and foster event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Angels of Assisi and Kitty City Cat Cafe are coming together to hold a cat adoption and foster event. Director of Development, Carol Jessee, and Owner of Kitty City Cafe, L.S. Ackerman, speak with 7@four about this event. The event will be held on Saturday, June...
Spotted lanternflies have returned for their seasonal invasion; more …
From elsewhere: Settlement reached in lawsuit filed by tenant of former Del. Marie March. Homelessness numbers up in Southside Virginia, according to unofficial figures. Interim South Boston Police chief hired for permanent position. The post Spotted lanternflies have returned for their seasonal invasion; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
State Leaders Honor Roanoke Mental Health Champion Polly Boone
During its “Cheers for Champions!” event, The Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF) welcomed state leaders to honor the hard work of behavioral health organizations and other health care safety net professionals throughout the Commonwealth for their expertise, success, and dedication to help uninsured and medically underserved Virginians obtain the health care they need. VHCF and […]
Mill Mountain Zoo talks reptiles and amphibians
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mill Mountain Zoo stops by 7@four to talk about its upcoming events for the month of June. They also brought a Black Rat snake!. Dr. Zoolittle Day is happening June 15 at the zoo, a day when kids can learn about how to care for their animal plushies.
Protecting your identity, ahead of the WSLS Shred event
We are here to help protect your identity, and clear out some clutter along the way. Got lots of clutter? But nervous to have your information stolen?. Well, the Better Business Bureau said shred events are crucial in keeping your information safe in a proper way. The Better Business Bureau...
Help For Small Business Owners
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Are you a small business owner or interested in starting one? Saratta Murphy, the director at Roanoke Chowan Community College Small Business Center and Melissa Keys with ENC Industrial Supply joined us with more on how you can grow your business. Roanoke Chowan Community College...
Nelson commits to Ferrum College
WALNUT COVE — South Stokes’ Maddox Nelson decided on where he wants to spend the next four years when he signed his letter-of-intent to play baseball at Ferrum College. “I’m excited to continue my baseball career at Ferrum,” said the senior. “It felt right. I knew it when I first seen the campus. I liked everything about it, the school, the facilities, the players, it felt like home. After the visit, I really didn’t consider anywhere else.” ...
Country artist talks about music and finding his biological family
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Country music artist Rockie Lynne documents his music and life in a new film “Rockie Lynne: Where I Belong.”. Lynne started out life as an orphan in a home for children, was eventually adopted. Years later when filming a documentary about his musical career, he was able to find his biological father.
Roanoke, Danville named All-America Cities
Danville and Roanoke are in the national spotlight. That’s because both took home All-America City Awards from the National Civic League. The 75th annual All-America City Award event brought 20 finalists to Denver, Colorado, and announced 10 of those finalists as All-America Cities. And we have the privilege of having two winners right in our backyard. But the title isn’t new to either one of the cities, Roanoke has been named it eight times and Danville three times.
Sounds on the Square Hosts American Red Cross Blood Drive in Martinsville, Virginia
Sounds on the Square, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is organizing a Blood Drive on Monday, June 24, 2024. The event will take place from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Lecture Hall C, New College Institute, located at 191 Fayette Street in Uptown Martinsville. This initiative aims...
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