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Roanoke Cultural Endowment nears milestone
The Roanoke Cultural Endowment is nearing a milestone, the halfway point to raising 20 million dollars. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. It has taken nearly 10 years to reach the halfway point, but members of the Roanoke Cultural Endowment leadership say reaching the 20 million dollar goal will go exponentially faster. Roanoke Cultural Endowment Executive Director Shaleen Powell explains.
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Bettors pick a winner in Cline-Macy race; experts discuss whether to trust it
Blacksburg, Va. (WDBJ) - You can bet on Congress like the Super Bowl. Whether that bet accurately predicts the winner is another question. According to Kalshi, more than $70,000 has been wagered on Virginia’s 6th Congressional District race, in which incumbent Republican Rep. Ben Cline faces Democrat Beth Macy in the Nov. 3 election. Kalshi’s market is currently heavily favoring one side.
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State launches investigations into incidents at Smurfit Westrock paper mill
COVINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE 10/21/26: The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry confirmed that it has launched two separate investigations into the incidents at the Smurfit-Westrock paper mill on Tuesday. Smurfit-Westrock says no gas or chemical has been identified yet as a source of the reported symptoms that have...
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Water slowly rising at Smith Mountain Lake; more rain needed
HARDY, Va. (WFXR) — Water levels are rising at Smith Mountain Lake, though the lake still remains about four feet below full pond. Full pond is is the normal maxium sustainable height of the water. Measurements on the morning of October 21 show levels at 791 feet above sea level. That is an increase over […]
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$7.5 Million DOT Grant for Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $7,509,783 grant. This funding will support the establishment of a national defense rail resilience research center, which will focus research efforts on improving safety and resiliency along the Strategic Rail Corridor Network (STRACNET).
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Smith Mountain Eagle
Smith Mountain Eagle newspaper archives go to the SML/Moneta Library
Important pieces of the lake's history are now preserved for generations to view at the SML/Moneta Library. Over 40 hardcover books, each containing a year of the Smith Mountain Eagle newspaper dating back to its first publication in 1985, are now at the SML/Moneta Library, where they will be on display and available for public viewing in the coming weeks.
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What’s Happening in West Virginia for Oct. 23-25
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Roanoke leaders say empty storefronts won’t stay empty long as new businesses move in
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City leaders acknowledge rising costs have been a burden on business owners. “The cost of everything is high, the cost of gas, the cost of groceries, and when you look at what restaurants are going through, the fact that people can just choose not to eat out,” said Marc Nelson, head of economic development.
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Lane closures on Wells Avenue NW due to water main break
RONAOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The City of Roanoke is reporting lane closures on a section of Wells Avenue NW due to a water main break. As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, the right lane of the Exit 5 off-ramp on I-581S is closed along with the right lane of Wells Avenue.
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Dr. Pepper Day expands with new location, longer hours, and live music
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dr. Pepper Day is getting bigger this year, with a new location, extended hours, and a full day of music and activities. The free community event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges. Waynette Anderson, president of Dr. Pepper Park...