Rachel Meell
Over the past several months, local outdoor recreation areas have seen up to a 200 percent increase in usage. Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host a full day of expanded activities on Saturday while also raising money for Roanoke Outside Foundation’s Project Outside, which will work to maintain popular outdoor areas. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story:
For more information about Explore Park or Adventure Saturday, click here.
This year marks the Salem Museum’s 22nd year holding their annual Ghost Walk. Like many events this year, they’ve had to change how things will be run with COVID-19 still being a concern. WFIR’s Rachel Meell explains how the event will be different, but still keep the tradition going:
To purchase tickets for the event, click here.
The South County Library reopened yesterday with new safety protocols in place and more libraries in the county are working to reopen in the next several weeks. In addition to reopening plans, the Roanoke County Public Library system plans to start hosting outdoor, socially distanced events for the fall. WFIR’s Rachel Meell explains what to expect:
For more information about library programming, click here. To make a reservation at the South County Library, click here.
The Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association is staging its first Jaunt for Justice 5K on Saturday, October 3rd and they are planning to have people participate in person and virtually. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story:
For more information about the event, click here. To register for the 5K run/walk, click here.
The passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg rocked the nation over the past few days. One Roanoke College professor is sharing the personal experiences he had with Ginsburg. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story:
Photo: Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge
The official start of fall is tomorrow and Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is helping to promote activities for residents and visitors to enjoy in the new season. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has more:
For more information about the region’s outdoor amenities and events, click here.
After several months of not being able to host shows, Martin’s Downtown is bringing their live music back this Friday while still adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has more:
The Gainsboro Branch Library is being rejuvenated to make it an even better place for the community to enjoy in the future. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has more:
Roanoke Gas Company is partnering with Botetourt County to help bring natural gas services to the Blue Ridge community for a new school and the surrounding area. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has more:
For more information on the project or how to get natural gas services, click here.
Like many small businesses, farm operations have been hit hard because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To help relieve some of the burden, the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors has started a new grant program for farmers. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story:
For more information on the grant program and how to apply, click here.