Local 5k returns to make a difference in Roanoke Emma Thomas November 21, 2022 1 minute read Photo: Runners in the 2021 Drumstick Dash Nearly two decades after its first race, organizers say one local 5k continues to make waves in the community. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Click here to register for the Drumstick Dash Share: Post navigation Previous: Free flu shots offered tomorrow as the number of cases spike earlyNext: Roanoke soccer club excited about first World Cup in 8 years Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0