Drumstick Dash registration opens early to raise Rescue Mission funds Gene Marrano April 16, 2020 1 minute read FB photo/Rescue Mission The Roanoke Rescue Mission’s Drumstick Dash 5k run-walk event on Thanksgiving morning normally doesn’t open its registration until late May or June – but that’s not the case this year as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Area priest contests removal over critical blogNext: Rural broadband expansion – as more work, learn and play at home Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026