As it does once a year Roanoke Children’s Theater is staging a play that tackles a serious subject for young people – this time its eating disorders … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on “Eat – Its Not About Food”:

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The Taubman Museum will soon launch a new marketing campaign … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on “A Picture is Worth A Thousand Miles – Art to Drive For”:

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UPDATE:  Event postponed to March 26.

With Black History Month drawing to a close a group of young African-American professionals focused on networking and community service will hand out awards tomorrow night … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

Click here to hear more on the Urban Professional League as WFIR’s Gene Marrano speaks to Kianna Price-Wade:

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A program called “Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait” from the March of Dimes saluted Lewis Gale Medical Center today for its efforts to reduce medically unnecessary deliveries before 39 weeks of gestation.  A spokesman on hand for the Virginia Health Care Association said the rate of inductions before 39 weeks where not medically necessary is around 2 percent statewide … and has been falling. Steve Jamison is past chairman for the Blue Ridge March of Dimes … he delivered a healthy babies banner to Lewis Gale to say thanks … he also spoke to WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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Four finalists vying for a “micro-grant” through Roanoke’s first “Big Lick SOUP” competition will make their pitches Thursday night at 6-pm …. at 16 West Marketplace … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more:

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Ex-offenders released from the Western Virginia Regional Jail may find it difficult to find work after a company learns about their background … that’s where a “TAP” initiative can help … WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

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The Roanoke Valley’s microbrewery business has taken off in recent years and there’s expansion on the way … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

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Roanoke City’s snow-removal budget is around 100-thousand dollars annually – about the same as much smaller Salem – but there is additional money available for resources that could help keep more streets free of snow … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

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Through Sunday afternoon on Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage, the final collaboration between Hollins University and Mill Mountain as part of the Winter Festival of New Works is “An Initial Condition.” … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more:

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The director of the Roanoke Community Garden Association will shave his head mohawk style – if 500 people come out to eat at Benny Marconi’s in downtown Roanoke on Monday as part of a “cash mob” … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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