Dr. Pepper Park celebrates 10-2-4 in Downtown Roanoke Emma Thomas October 24, 2022 1 min read As Downtown Roanoke prepares to celebrate Dr. Pepper Day this afternoon, the President of Dr. Pepper Park talks why the date was chosen and the performance of the park in the last year. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Drowning in Smith Mountain LakeNext: Fatal crash in Franklin County Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025