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LOA begins fundraiser to help pay for building renovations

Published May 17, 2019 | By Bob Clark

The Local Area on Aging has begun a new fundraiser to help with renovations cost on their new Peters Creek Road location. Details on the Growing Forward Together program from WFIR’s Bob Clark:

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Museum to feature program on Salem slaves who fought in civil war

Published May 16, 2019 | By Bob Clark

The Salem Museum’s Speaker Series will feature stories of three Salem men who were slaves who fought in the Civil War. The free program will be held this Monday at 7:00 pm with Lee Haden, a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War as guest speaker. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story:

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They’re still skiing at Snowshoe Mountain — through Sunday

Published March 29, 2019 | By Bob Clark

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There’s one more opportunity for some skiing this weekend. There is still plenty of snow on the slopes not too far away from the Roanoke Valley at Snowshoe Mountain, which is open through Sunday. More from WFIR’s Bob Clark:

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“Dinner in the Dark”: A meal you can’t see

Published March 28, 2019 | By Bob Clark

A local non-profit has an event planned for next week that offers an opportunity for see what it is like to dine with out your eyesight. WFIR’s Bob Clark has more on Goodwill Valleys and Vistar Eye Center’s Dinner in the Dark:

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Salem Museum to feature Jamestown, 400 years later

Published January 2, 2019 | By Bob Clark

The Salem Museum plans to be involved with a statewide program this year. The initiative will feature events from 400 years ago in Jamestown. WFIR’s Bob Clark has more:

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Goodwill looks ahead to new year with plans to do more

Published January 1, 2019 | By Bob Clark

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys served more than 40,000 persons and placed more than 3,000 people in the workforce in 2018 — and for 2019, it wants to do even more. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story:

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New holiday event to debut at Explore Park

Published December 11, 2018 | By Bob Clark

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A new Christmas shopping experience begins later this week. It’s called Holiday Village, and is located at Explore Park. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the details:

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Facing less money and longer waiting list, Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

Published December 10, 2018 | By Bob Clark

Facing a reduction in funding, the local Meals on Wheels program is asking for volunteers. The-long running program already has an increased waiting list and less money to operate the Meals On Wheels program. WFIR’s Bob Clark has more:

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Open enrollment underway for Medicare prescription plans

Published October 22, 2018 | By Bob Clark

It’s time again for seniors to make sure they have the best Medicare prescription plan for next year, and a local organization is ready to help. The Local Office on Aging is now taking reservations to help seniors learn about the various plans that are now available. WFIR’s Bob Clark has more:

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Child safety seat check tomorrow at Valley View

Published September 28, 2018 | By Bob Clark

Roanoke Fire EMS will provide a free safety seat check tomorrow to make sure your child safety seats are properly installed. The event is set for the Target parking lot at Valley View Saturday from 10:00 until 1:00. More from WFIR’s Bob Clark:

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