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Catch Striped Bass Now in the Shallows at Smith Mountain Lake
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) — This is the time of year to target striped bass in shallow water at Smith Mountain Lake. That is because the fish move in close after dark to feast on the thousands of gizzard shad spawning along the shoreline. “The stripers are up on the banks at night,” said Indian Point […]
Say goodbye to Burnt Chimney and Henry Elementary Schools before they close
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA – Franklin County Public Schools is hosting open houses at Burnt Chimney and Henry Elementary Schools for the community and alumni to say goodbye before they both close for good. Burnt Chimney Elementary School’s open house will be held Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m.
Taco restaurant closing Roanoke location
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The owners of Cabo Fish Taco are closing their location in Downtown Roanoke. The owners posted on Facebook, “Unfortunately, Downtown Roanoke has not been completely able to recover after the Pandemic, forcing a lot of local businesses to make heartbreaking decisions. This, paired with staffing issues and several other critical problems facing Downtown, has sadly forced us to close the doors to our Roanoke location.
Scattered showers, storms bring temperatures down a touch Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Valley tied its record high Monday, when it reached 89°. That won’t be happening Tuesday. Scattered showers and storms favor the western half of the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Afternoon highs, therefore, will be kept (somewhat) in check. [HAVE PRACTICE/A GAME?...
Hometown Eats: Burger in the Square
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - There’s nothing like the first bite of a burger after you get a craving, especially when it comes from a place that has been doing it for 4 decades. And burger is literally in the name! We’re turning up the heat at Burger in the Square in Roanoke for this week’s Hometown Eats!
Roanoke police participate in community walk on Hershberger Road
ROANOKE, Va. – Dozens of officers were out and about on Hershberger Road in Roanoke for a community walk on Tuesday. The Roanoke Police Department teamed up with the Williamson Road Business Association to talk to people in the area about crime and traffic safety. “There’s been several accidents,...
Tavern Stage Summer Music Series bringing live music back to Explore Park
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are putting on the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series at Explore Park’s Tavern Stage. The music series will take place on the second Friday of each month...
Vehicle crash on Rt. 8050 in Vinton cleared
VINTON, Va. (WFXR)– VDOT has cleared the vehicle crash causing delays on Rt. 8050 in Vinton. VINTON, Va. (WFXR)– The Virginia Department of Transportation says drivers can expect delays on Rt. 8050 in Vinton due to a vehicle crash near North Poplar St. As of 5:11 p.m., all...
Award-winning Roanoke Playwright opening new show ‘The Bread Baking Play’ in Star City
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Award-winning Roanoke playwriter Meredith Dayna Cope-Levy is opening her new play, ‘The Bread Baking Play,’ at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church over the weekend starting Friday, May 17. The play is a modern retelling of the story of Martha and Mary from the...
To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills
The most recent coyote lottery in Bedford County offered a grand prize drawing of $1,000 and six $500 prizes. Some groups have called such contests cruel and unnecessary, and have questioned their efficacy. The post To keep its coyote population in check, this county offers hunters cash prizes for kills appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pet Talk: Pets and Social Media
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Pet Talk is a segment airing on 7@four each Wednesday. You can send us your questions through our website and ask professionals what you should do for your pet. We spoke to Julie Rickmond from the Roanoke Valley SPCA about how to get your pet comfortable...
100 Days till the Blue Ridge Games! 👣🚵🏻🎣🔎
Lace up those hiking boots. Tie up those flies. Tune up those bikes. And sharpen those scavenger hunt skills. The countdown to the Blue Ridge Games is on!. The Blue Ridge Games are the first ever interactive outdoor activities that let you take on your favorite passions and share your adventures with the world.
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