Local 5k returns to make a difference in Roanoke Emma Thomas November 21, 2022 1 min 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 About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read The changing landscape of college football Denise Membreno August 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke parking debate continues as city prepares for study Web Staff August 22, 2025 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025