Gene Marrano
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce will recognize dozens of local companies – and winners in 17 categories – during its 32nd annual Small Business Awards event tonight at Hotel Roanoke. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
A school assembly this morning at Virginia Heights Elementary School in Grandin Village this morning was described to the staff as a chance to meet with Virginia’s Secretary of Education and other dignitaries. The real purpose – 3rd grade teacher Caroline Eschenbach, who in a surprise announcement was honored with a $25,000 Milken Education Award. Eschenbach can spend that check on whatever she wants to. Educators at up to 40 schools across the country will receive the Milken Award in 2018 – this will be the only one in Virginia.
After giving up 8 goals in a home loss last weekend, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs forward Colin Murray says they hope to right the ship tomorrow night on the road at Knoxville:
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has rolled out a new mentoring program in Rocky Mount, for at-risk juveniles between 12 and 17 that have had brushes with the law. Goodwill is looking for 40 mentors and will gear up for a January launch. The “evidence-based” mentoring model is borrowed from a Big Brothers Big Sisters approach. A $475,000 grant will provide services for 105 youth over the next three years. Stephanie Hoer is the senior director of program services.
A Roanoke County pedestrian-friendly project almost ten years in the making will celebrate with a specially-themed ribbon cutting today. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story:
The Salem Museum presents a special exhibit this coming weekend, one marking a historic moment now almost a full century old. More from WFIR’s Bob Clark.
Photo: Leslie Cockburn for Congress Facebook
Next Tuesday the 5th district Congressional seat that includes Bedford County is an open contest with the retirement of Tom Garrett. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke recently with the Democrat Party candidate in the 5th:
Hear an extended “Longer Listen” conversation with Leslie Cockburn below:
Safety should be first in mind for Trick or Treaters tomorrow night. WFIR’s Bob Clark Reports.