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Roanoke restaurant holds Second Chance Prom event
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke restaurant, Corned Beef and Co., will hold a Second Chance Prom event for those who missed their high school prom Saturday, June 1, at 5:00 p.m. This event will take place in an exclusive private room at the restaurant and will feature dinner, spiked...
Roanoke furniture retailer debuts showroom-restaurant concept in Manchester
Furniture brand Txtur’s Stock Café & Bar opens today at 604 Hull St. The new spot is both a restaurant and a showroom for the retailer, which is a spinoff of Roanoke-based furniture company Chervan.
New tropical twist added to Dr Pepper sign
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—The famous Dr Pepper sign in Downtown Roanoke has added a tropical twist in front, celebrating the recent launch of a new flavor. Dr Pepper released a Creamy Coconut flavor in connection with the hot summer days coming as the summer season approaches. As a seasonal beverage, it was released on May 1 to retailers nationwide and will only be available until the end of July.
Celebrities and fans get together in Salem for ‘Happy Trails Film and Television Festival’
SALEM, Va. (WFXR) — The skies over the Roanoke Valley may be covered by clouds, but people in Salem will still be able to see the stars of the human variety this weekend. Celebrities from current and vintage programs and movies will be attending the Happy Trails Film and Television Festival May 17-19 at the Community Church on Main Street in Salem. The festival gives fans of classic movies, westerns, and family films a chance to meet and speak with the people they grew up watching.
Roanoke and Wonju, South Korea celebrate 60 years as sister cities
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It’s been 60 years since the City of Roanoke and Wonju, South Korea were established as sister cities. Now, Roanoke and Wonju are celebrating the milestone. On May 16, a 25-member delegate including Wonju Mayor Won Gang Soo and a K-pop group arrived in...
Redesign and rebranding project set to begin at Historic Roanoke City Market building
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)– Big changes are coming to the historic Roanoke City Market Building. During a news conference on Thursday, organizers celebrated that the market is once again operating with 100% occupancy for the first time in five years after the recent economic challenges the building has faced, including the COVID-19 Pandemic. The latest new dining tenant, Chico’s Subs, took over the last remaining open tenant space in the facility, turning over a new leaf for the historic building.
Sidewalk Art Show returns to Downtown Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated summer traditions returns this June with the Taubman Museum of Art hosting the 66th Annual Sidewalk Art Show. Museum Executive Director Cindy Petersen joined Here @ Home to share how this year’s event will feature 120 artists with artwork...
Roanoke City Market Building Plans for Future
The Roanoke City Market Building has been an anchor institution in downtown Roanoke for more than 100 years. However, recent economic challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have presented several obstacles for the beloved local food hall, retail center, and event space. Accordingly, the Board of Directors and facility staff have...
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