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Arts developer eyes Roanoke for first Virginia project
Minneapolis-based Artspace is looking at the Riverdale development — the former American Viscose property — as a place to create living and working spaces for artists. The post Arts developer eyes Roanoke for first Virginia project appeared first on Cardinal News.
Freedom First “Down by Downtown Festival” happening through April 21
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Freedom First “Down by Downtown Festival” is happening through April 21 in Downtown Roanoke. The “Down by Downtown Festival” presented by Freedom First is a four day event with plenty of live music and food. WDBJ7′s Logan Sherill and Bradford Ambrose...
Vinton Dogwood Queen to be crowned on April 27; 10 Byrd seniors vying for title
The 2024 Vinton Dogwood Queen will be crowned at the Vinton Municipal Building by Mayor. Brad Grose at noon on April 27. The Dogwood Court is traditionally made up of 10 seniors from William Byrd High School who. are nominated by the faculty. They are interviewed the morning of the...
WATCH: Come hang out with us during The Sprint
ROANOKE, Va. – It’s time for another episode of the Sprint!. We’ve got quite a bit on the agenda today. We’ll be talking about everything from a hometown restaurant staple to a special delivery of a newborn baby in a parking lot!. You know it’s always...
Affordable housing for artists
The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace, is pleased with the number of creatives who participated their survey. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the organization provides affordable living and work spaces for artists. The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace,is moving forward with a project in Roanoke City. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports...
National Minority Health Month brings awareness to health disparities
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - April is National Minority Health Month, bringing awareness to health disparities amongst minority and ethnic populations while encouraging action through education, early detection and disease control. That’s why WDBJ7 talked with United Healthcare about what those groups can do to protect their health. “In terms...
Visit Town of Vinton updated website to view current transportation projects
The Town of Vinton has updated the Transportation Projects page on their website to keep the. public informed about projects underway–more succinctly and in a more organized manner. The page is directly accessible from the Town of Vinton home page via a quick links bar. The. format includes project...
Lots going on in Roanoke this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke is in for a busy weekend. Hundreds of runners are making their way to Roanoke for the Blue Ridge Marathon. The race starts Saturday morning, just after 7:30. The course begins and ends in Downtown Roanoke and winds through the Blue Ridge Parkway. Be prepared...
Roanoke prepares for 15th Blue Ridge Marathon
Between 600 and 700 runners will run the marathon on Saturday, and more than 3,000 will compete in associated races over the weekend. The post Roanoke prepares for 15th Blue Ridge Marathon appeared first on Cardinal News.
420 Festival cancelled, venue holding new event in its place
SALEM, Va. – After the 420 Festival was unexpectedly cancelled for this weekend, event sponsors and the venue came together to give fans something to come to. The third annual 420 Festival was supposed to take place Thursday to Saturday at Garrett Farms in Salem. Ticket holders were geared...
WFXR Weather Trivia: April tropical storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Are you a weather fan or a meteorological expert? See if you can correctly guess this WFXR Weather Trivia question!. How many tropical storms have formed in the Atlantic during the month of April?. April tropical storms are rare in the Atlantic Basin. More Category...
Vinton Historical Museum hosting 35th-anniversary celebration
VINTON, Va. (WFXR)—The Vinton Historical Society is inviting the public to attend the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Vinton Historical Museum on Monday, April 22 from noon to 6 p.m. The museum, located in a home built in 1906, houses over 4,000 different artifacts and resources from the town’s...
Local heroes recognized at Celebration of Heroes breakfast
We’re once again partnering with the Red Cross in its Celebration of Heroes — recognizing those making an impact in the community. Thursday, heroes across our area were honored at the Celebration of Heroes Breakfast at Hotel Roanoke. We’ve featured many over the past few weeks on WSLS....
Fralin Biomedical Institute Takes Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates and Informing Policy
Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos said when she’s in the ocean, temperature fluctuations, murky conditions, and the motion of the waves make it a challenging sport, both physically and mentally. Complexity also characterizes Freitas-Lemos’ research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, where she works […]
Candidates lining up support for 2025 statewide races
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - We won’t elect a new Governor until 2025, but candidates are now lining up support and laying the foundation for a successful campaign. “It’s very interesting,” said WDBJ7 Political Analyst Dr. Bob Denton. “The races start earlier and earlier. And certainly we see that on the Democratic side, considerations for running for governor started in 2023 last year.”
Local animal shelters cutting adoption fees during national adoption event in May
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The BISSELL Pet Foundation is creating a national call for adoption by hosting it’s Spring National Empty the Shelters event from May 1 to May 15. The ‘Spring National Empty the Shelters’ is taking place at more than 410 events across 43 states, including Southwest and Central Virginia. This effort has […]
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