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Roanoke’s current Vice Mayor has officially launched his bid to be the Star City’s next Mayor. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story.
After a month of over indulging many embark on a dry-January, meaning a month of NOT drinking alcohol. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports forget dry January mocktails have become popular year round.
Chances are you have heard of dry January, where people try to go without drinking alcohol for one month. Instead of cocktails many often drink their non-alcoholic cousin, a mocktail. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on this growing trend.
During a work session yesterday afternoon, members of the Roanoke County School Board discussed the possibility of providing solar energy to Cave Spring High School. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
Roanoke County Public Schools is entertaining solar power as a way to save on electricity. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on the possible “Power Purchase Agreement.”
Alexis Parker
Update: Alexis Parker has been located. She is safe and has been returned to her family.
Previous The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating a missing 15 year old juvenile. Alexis Parker left her home on Falling Creek Road in Bedford County around 10:45pm on 1-2-2024. Alexis Parker is a white female who is 5ft 3in tall. She is approximately 130 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She normally wears earrings that are of a cow skull and arrow design. She was last seen wearing grey sweatpants and a jacket (unknown color). She may be wearing Crocs or cowboy boots. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or enter your tip online at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com
The Taubman Museum of Art and the Moss Arts Center are celebrating the life and work of a beloved regional artist. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
Beloved Blacksburg artist Joe Kelley was known for his love of nature and his innovative work. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us where we can see his work.
( From Quincy Randolph Facebook Page)
Co-owner of Roanoke’s RND Coffee shop, Quincy Randolph will appear on Food Network’s competition show “Chopped!” next Tuesday at 8pm. Randolph, is also a chef and partner with Roanoke Food Hut, which is located next door to Golden Cactus Brewing.
The Liberty Flames football team will be in action on News Year’s Day against eighth ranked Oregon in the 2023 Vbro Fiesta Bowl. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more on this historic appearance.
First year Liberty Coach Jamey Chadwell will make school history on Monday. The Flames are marking their fifth year of bowl eligibility with their first ever New Year’s Day appearance, The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to get out and get active? Virginia’s State Parks can help. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
A company specializing in in-home counseling services for juveniles is branching out and offering treatment for substance use disorder at their new location. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: