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:
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:

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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