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Franklin County Schools face funding challenges after voters reject sales tax referendum

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Franklin County Public Schools is facing difficult funding decisions after voters rejected a proposed 1-cent sales tax referendum that school leaders hoped would help pay for major school upgrades and additional safety features. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, voters overwhelmingly shot down...

Franklin County, VA · 3d
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Greensky Bluegrass at The Exchange, Harrison Museum’s Cotton Club Cabaret, Salem Museum recognizes Black Civil War soldiers

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. See more at Roanoke Cultural Endowment.org. At the Exchange Music Hall in downtown Roanoke, two evenings with Greensky Bluegrass, this Thursday and Friday. The Harrison Museum of African American Culture presents part two of its three-part Harlem Renaissance Series this Saturday evening at 5:30, Cotton Club Cabaret, honoring that era around 100 years ago, the history, artistry, music and cuisine. At the Salem Museum two new exhibits involving black history in the valley, and a lecture, “We will prove ourselves men,” about black veterans of the Civil War. Hear more on the link below:

Roanoke, VA · 2d
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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Holiday market, concerts and comedy planned in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A holiday market, live concerts, a family carnival and a comedy show are scheduled in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend. The 38th annual Stocked market is happening Friday through Sunday at the Berglund Center. The market is the Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s...

Roanoke, VA · 22h
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Stocked Market returns to Roanoke for 38th year

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting its 38th annual Stocked Market November 13 through 15 at the Berglund Center. More than 100 merchants will be on hand, offering shoppers a variety of items, including home décor, jewelry, specialty foods and gifts. This year...

Roanoke, VA · 23h
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For homeless veterans, finding a place to call home can be another battle

ROANOKE, Va. – In the Roanoke Valley, 26 veterans were counted as experiencing homelessness in January 2025, up from 18 a year earlier. A later count put the number at 29. For veterans leaving military service, the transition to civilian life can bring challenges that make finding stable housing more difficult.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Lover's Leap widening complete

After years of earth moving and traffic snarls, an ambitious road-widening project in Southside Virginia is ready for prime time. State leaders this weekend cut the ribbon on the newly completed eastbound lanes of Route 58 over Lovers Leap Mountain in Patrick County. For the past five years, work crews...

Patrick County, VA · 3d

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Montgomery County cuts personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Montgomery County has cut the personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters and other volunteers who log at least 200 hours a year. Fire officials said the change has lifted spirits, and they hope it will help with recruiting and retention. The county says about...

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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Happenings: The Roanoke Rambler Events Calander Week of 11/10-11/17

Veterans Day leads the week, the Taubman turns 75 and Roanoke City Council meets Monday. Every listing below was checked against the host's own page or an official calendar. Each item links to the source we verified. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the host before you go.

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Roanoke educators push for collective bargaining with school board

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dozens of Roanoke City Public Schools employees gathered outside the school system’s headquarters Tuesday to urge school board members to hear their concerns and consider collective bargaining. The Roanoke Education Association is pushing to form a union and negotiate a collective bargaining agreement with the...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 4d

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Southwest Virginia honors veterans with local events

(WFXR) – Communities across Southwest Virginia are marking Veterans Day with ceremonies, special events and opportunities to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. Appomattox Court House National Historical Park offers a series of educational programs highlighting veterans’ experiences and their connections to the historic site. Beginning at 1 p.m., […]

Virginia · 2d

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2026 Veterans Day discounts and freebies in Central, Southwest Virginia

Many across the nation will come together on Veterans Day to honor heroes for their selfless service. While every day is an opportunity to appreciate veterans for all they have sacrificed for this country, Veterans Day is the perfect time to do so. Here’s a breakdown of Veterans Day discounts...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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"I Commend Them to Your Care": 92 Years After a President's Promise, the Salem VA Is Still Keeping It

On the afternoon of Oct. 19, 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Roanoke by train. At 4 p.m., he stood before a crowd of 40,000 on the campus of a brand-new hospital. On the afternoon of Oct. 19, 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived in Roanoke by train. At 4 p.m., he stood before a crowd of 40,000 on the campus of a brand-new hospital: 16 buildings in the hills just outside Salem, built for the men who had fought in the First World War and come home to a country still finding out what that war had cost them.

Salem, VA · 2d

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Judge denies request to dismiss Botetourt Google data center lawsuit

FINCASTLE, Va. (WDBJ) - A judge has denied Botetourt County’s request to dismiss a lawsuit over the county’s performance agreement for a Google data center, allowing the case to move forward. The lawsuit, filed by resident Robert Dallas, could put construction of the data center on pause. Dallas...

Botetourt County, VA · 2d

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Tuesdays of Honor: Teddy Michael Campbell

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - This week’s Tuesdays of Honor goes to a man from Redwood, Virginia in Franklin County. Teddy Michael Campbell was born in 1944 and entered the United States Army in 1967. He went to Fort Bragg, North Carolina for basic training then went to Fort Dix...

Franklin County, VA · 3d

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‘We are being recognized more so now’: 101-year-old Iwo Jima veteran reflects on service

From a small town in Virginia to the battlefields of the Pacific, Marion Noel’s memories of World War II span more than eight decades. Noel, 101, joined the Navy in 1943 — just a year after graduating high school. He went on to serve in two major battles in the Pacific, including one of the most iconic moments in American military history.

Vinton, VA · 2d

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Board votes to uphold ‘The Least of These Ministry’ certificate of occupancy

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – For months The Least of These Ministry (TLOT) has been fighting to continue providing services to Roanoke’s homeless population. The city previously hit the ministry with zoning violations in February over its warming buses, outdoor lockers and portable restroom. Those violations prompted additional inspections and a review that led to an […]

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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City of Roanoke announces bagged leaf collection for fall, winter season

ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke announced the dates for this year’s bagged leaf collection program this past week. Collection will take place on the following dates:. Leaf collection will not take place the week of Thanksgiving. Leaves must be in biodegradable paper leaf bags and set...

Roanoke, VA · 5d

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Elliston housing development faces second public hearing as community remains divided

ELLISTON, Va. – A proposed housing development near Eastern Montgomery Elementary School could more than double the population of Elliston, and residents are far from agreed on whether that’s a good thing. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will hold a second public hearing on the project Nov....

Elliston, VA · 3d

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Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state

Several other park parcels may be sold for development to offset the town's park construction costs. The post Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state appeared first on Cardinal News .

Christiansburg, VA · 4d