Local Government, Civic Affairs and Education
Assisting military veterans with eligibility questions, claim submissions and checking on their status. This Saturday VFW Post 1264 and the Virginia Service Department will offer a “Veterans helping Veterans Outreach,” event at the edge of Wasena Park, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano 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
What was once “Roanoke Valley Gives,” became “Give Roanoke” two years ago, but the goal remains the same – local non-profits looking to raise funds and gain more exposure in a 24 hour period that begins at midnight tonight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story:
More money, less problems? That’s what the City of Roanoke is hoping for after ‘Roanoke Valley Saves Week,’ WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
[Click here for more information and to register for ‘Roanoke Valley Saves Week’ events]
[Click here for more information on the ‘Bank On Financial Wellness’ series]