Local Business and Economic Development
“Experienced welders needed” – there’s often been a shortage and now a 3rd annual student “sculpted art contest,” that involves arc welding comes to a close at Black Dog Salvage this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
The work Feeding Southwest Virginia is doing has become more and more important. The pandemic highlighted food insecurity and now rising grocery prices have increased the need in the area the organization serves. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
Saturday, May 11th,Feeding Southwest Virginia wants you to leave some non-perishable groceries by your mailbox to help your neighbors in need. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports it is time once again for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Those with EBT-SNAP benefits can get double the food they get with an upcoming market event in Downtown Roanoke, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are teaming up to present the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
A yearly festival dedicated to strawberries is blossoming once more in Downtown Roanoke this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports:
Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton are working together on a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on what it means for you.
The Federal High Administration’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Program seeks to prevent deaths and serious injuries on local roads. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us Botetourt and Roanoke Counties and the Town of Vinton are working together on a comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
Links to meeting schedules and survey
https://www.botetourtva.gov/874/Safe-Streets-and-Roads-For-All-SS4A
https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/3055/Safe-Streets-and-Roads-for-All-2024-Comm
https://www.vintonva.gov/536/Safe-Streets-4-All-SS4A-Comprehensive-Sa
Tickets are on sale now for the annual KIWANIS PANCAKE AND AUCTION DAY. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
Celebrate May the Fourth be with you at the annual KIWANIS PANCAKE AND AUCTION DAY. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports up for auction is naming rights of the Mill Mountain Star.
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is launching a new event for dog lovers, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
The General Assembly will reconvene tomorrow to discuss the fate of the skill games bill, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: