15,000 people move feet so others can eat Starr Anderson November 28, 2013 1 min read In one day, the food budget for the Roanoke Rescue Mission is met, and that day is today. Thousands of people took part in the StellarOne Drumstick DASH this morning to benefit the Rescue Mission. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more. About the Author Starr Anderson View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Red Cross needs blood donations even on holidaysNext: Boones Mill man, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025