November 20, 2009
Car crashes into Roanoke hair salon
It happened around lunchtime at the Sassy ClipperOpera Roanoke challenged to raise $250,000
The group says an anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000 for contributions to the Opera Roanoke endowment fund.Roanoke City now on Twitter
In an effort to connect with citizens, the City of Roanoke is now actively using TwitterRoanoke City plans off-site meetings in December
"City Hall without walls" is an effort to give residents a chance to speak with local government.hhgregg to take over old Circuit City location in Roanoke
The Richmond Times-Dispatch report says the new store should open sometime next year.Salem Avenue business one year after Taubman Museum of Art opens
One year after the Taubman Museum of Art opened, businesses say its helping with cash flowBricks being sold for Roanoke dog park
For $100, it can be engraved with pet's nameNovember 19, 2009
Rail Heritage Region announced
Roanoke, Lynchburg and Clifton Forge are the major points. Effort to get train lovers to spend time and money hereComputer glitch causes delays at Roanoke Regional Airport
An FAA computer glitch caused delays and cancellations at airports all across the country Thursday including in Roanoke.FAA computer problem causes widespread delays
MSNBC reports that the FAA says the computer problem has been fixed. People who have flights scheduled for today should call their airline to double check that their flight time is still on schedule.Botetourt Co. school threat calls traced to SE Roanoke
The Sheriff's Office says nearly simultaneous threats were called into school from a pay phone on Jamison Ave.Valley Metro, Roanoke Valley SPCA partner on bus ad campaign
Beginning this week, Roanoke city buses will feature RVSPCA programs and adoptable animals on the rear displaysRoanoke City students help put together meals for families in need
The students teamed up with the Elk's Lodge to prepare food and other supplies to make 75 care packagesNovember 18, 2009
