Local Business and Economic Development
From the Vinton Community Garden Facebook page
A up-and-coming community garden aims to breathe new life into a plot of land left untouched. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details:
Vinton’s Thrasher Park will play host to a free event designed to help people recharge for Mental Health Awareness month. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Latinas Dream Big event:
Mike Stewart, Airport Executive Director
A runway extension to accommodate larger passengers planes, terminal improvements that might include additional gates. Just several of the upgrades that might be on the wish list at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. There’s a public workshop tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
A new CTE center and the renovation of two elementary schools are Roanoke County Public Schools top priorities, but according to their Superintendent, they don’t intend to stop there. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more:
Photo: Interior of Villa Heights after the restoration
Restoration Housing is asking the community for help maintaining a piece of local history. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Villa Heights Stewardship Campaign:
24-hours of generosity starts soon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the impacts of last year’s GIVE Roanoke day:
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