Gene Marrano
They call it “Body by Parkway” – groups of runners showing up at Parkway Brewing Company in Salem on Thursday nights to run on the Hanging Rock Trail – many then stay for a pint or two. The Body by Parkway runs now start at 5:30 after the time change. Bring a light as you may be running in the dark. Patrick Woodford of RunAbout Sports helps lead the 3-to-4 mile runs. He says some weeks 30 to 40 runners are now taking part. Woodford also says don’t forget to get your Parkway punchcard:
Its not your grandfather’s coliseum any more – the Berglund Center cut the ribbon this morning, showing off two million dollars of renovations that include LED lighting, new seats in blue, maroon and black – and new paint. General manager Robyn Schon expects patrons to be excited. Virginia Tech hockey fans will get the first look at the upgrade with home games this weekend:
Charlotte Moore
Cave Spring supervisor Charlotte Moore now says she WILL ask for a vote recount after being unsure of that right after the election results last night showed her losing to challenger George Assaid by 3 votes. Moore says Assaid was “respectful” when she informed him of her decision this morning. The two-term incumbent isn’t sure when a recount of the 8 Roanoke County precincts in question will take place. Moore says she made that decision with the voters in mind:
