Colder weather earlier this year has had an affect on some fruit locally. The story from WFIR’s Bob Clark:

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The Dumas Hotel Legacy – a community group trying to purchase the Dumas Hotel from TAP – held a press conference this morning to share their progress on the campaign. The hotel has been on the market for two years and TAP hopes to close the sale by September. The Dumas Hotel Legacy encourages the community to get involved with their campaign. They are hosting many fundraising events to reach their goal. More information can be found on their Facebook page. Shmura Smith-Glenn, a member of the Dumas Hotel Legacy, says they are negotiating with TAP for an extension.

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“The Freedom to Marry” is a documentary that follows the long road to marriage equality. Two years after the landmark Supreme Court decision it has a screening in Roanoke tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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A new exhibit opens tomorrow at the Salem Museum. WFIR Intern reporter Madison Everett has the story

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As part of the “Star City Reads” program Roanoke’s public library system is putting more books in the hands of kids from low-income families. The story on a program that kicked off today from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine

Now comes a look at the finer details and vote counting on the Republican health care bill. Virginia’s junior Senator is a sure “no” vote as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

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Hear the complete conversation with Lee Clark about his first 6 months as Rescue Mission CEO and possible changes at the 4th Street homeless shelter from a live -in studio interview this morning:

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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine

Democrats – and even some Republicans – have complained about the secrecy surrounding the GOP health care bill. Virginia’s junior U.S. Senator weighs in as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

Click below to hear a full-length conversation with Senator Kaine about the health care bill Republican senators are proposing:

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Memphis soul, bluegrass, jazz, folk, R-and-B. The 2017-2018 season at Jefferson Center has been announced. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story:

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His biggest hit became an all-time theme for the ages. Jesse Colin Young – he wrote and sang the vocals on “Get Together” – is at the Harvester Performance Center this Saturday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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