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Calfee Community Center leaders talk about annual gala
Read full article: Calfee Community Center leaders talk about annual galaDr. Mickey Hickman from the Calfee Community & Cultural Center in Pulaski spoke. The center has a vision to increase awareness of local African-American history. There will be a Night to Remember gala that benefits the community center.
Motor Mile Speedway offering free tickets to children 12 and under following Texas mass shooting
Read full article: Motor Mile Speedway offering free tickets to children 12 and under following Texas mass shootingMotor Mile Speedway is looking to do something positive for the community following a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left at least 21 people dead.
An emotional day of racing and remembrance at Motor Mile Speedway
Read full article: An emotional day of racing and remembrance at Motor Mile SpeedwayMotor Mile Speedway remembered Daniel Williamson and dedicated the โIce Out Openerโ at Motor Mile to his memory. Danielโs three loved his family, hockey and racing. Daniel Williamsonโs wife and sons were given the honor of shouting out those most famous words in motorsports: โdrivers, start your engines.โ Willamsonโs sons also got to wave the green flag before the start of the races. Daniel lost his battle with Covid-19 in November of last year. He was only 35.
โItโs just overwhelmingโ: People step up to help family after tragic house fire
Read full article: โItโs just overwhelmingโ: People step up to help family after tragic house fireRADFORD, Va. โ โI noticed there was smoke coming out of the windows and through the car park," Taylor Okes said, recalling what she did when she arrived home Saturday to find her house on fire. On the tailgate of a truck outside the home, family and friends sifted through old family photos pulled from the house. I always felt like I had a place to go,โ Taylorโs mother, Sherry Cromar-Thornton, said. Late Monday afternoon, a GoFundMe account, set up to support Taylor, had already raised nearly half of the $2,000 goal. How weโre able to reconnect, itโs just overwhelming," Okes said about all the support from the community.
Round Town: A local fair and the Highland Games
Read full article: Round Town: A local fair and the Highland GamesROANOKE (WSLS 10) - After a nearly 45 year break, the Bedford County Fair returns this weekend. The event features activities for all ages including a youth livestock show, car show as well as a wine tasting, rides, food and more. The Green Hill Highland Games return to Roanoke County. Athletes in kilts will compete in traditional Scottish sports including the weight throw, hammer throw and stone put. The games are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.