Starr Anderson
Now through July 8th, the Franklin County Division of Tourism & Film is accepting applications from community groups, non-profits and event planners who want to collaborate with the county to increase tourism opportunities for 2016-2017. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details about the Tourism MicroGrant program.
“Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward” first launched in southwest Virginia nearly 10 years ago, and the program returns to our region next week. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details.
If you shop at local farmers’ markets the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages you to take the Farm. Fresh. Pledge! WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details:
Since 1996, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has annually announced a list of the Roanoke Valley’s endangered sites; the organization is currently working on updating this year’s list. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is hosting two Youth Mental Health First Aid courses in June. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details.
Youth Mental Health First Aid cost $25.00 (lunch and materials are provided)
June 1, 8:30am-5:00pm at Fincastle Library
June 28th, 8:30am-5:00pm at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke
To register, email Linda Lambert at llambert@brbh.org.
If you’re staying in town for the holiday weekend you can beat the heat by visiting Roanoke County’s outdoor aquatics facility. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details.
Roanoke Fire-EMS is testing fire hydrants throughout the city. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details on what residents may experience during the maintenance.
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles urges motorcyclists and motorists to travel with caution as the summer motorcycling season approaches. More on the story from WFIR’s Starr Anderson.
The Greenway Ambassadors Program officially launches today. A concerned citizen pitched the idea for it after his friend was attacked last year on the Roanoke River Greenway. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details.
If you can’t make it to the informational tent today click here for more details on how to become an ambassador.