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Local businesses anticipate economic boost for 14th annual GO Fest
Read full article: Local businesses anticipate economic boost for 14th annual GO FestThe 14th annual Go Fest is just around the corner, and this weekend, thousands of people are expected to flock to Roanoke to experience what the Go Outside Festival has to offer.
Another mistrial declared in case against Roanoke man accused of murder after downtown fight
Read full article: Another mistrial declared in case against Roanoke man accused of murder after downtown fightAfter a day and a half of arguments and evidence in court, another mistrial was declared in the case against a Roanoke man accused of killing another in a downtown Roanoke apartment complex lobby.
Man charged with six counts of Arson in connection with fires that occurred in Downtown Roanoke
Read full article: Man charged with six counts of Arson in connection with fires that occurred in Downtown Roanoke42-year-old Quinton Gifford has been charged with 6 counts of Arson stemming from an investigation into fires that occurred in Downtown Roanoke the past 30 days.
‘I do not come downtown at night’: Roanokers react to another downtown shooting
Read full article: ‘I do not come downtown at night’: Roanokers react to another downtown shootingA downtown shooting at Status Restaurant and Lounge on Williamson Road sent three people to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
Roanoke’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area ends sooner than anticipated
Read full article: Roanoke’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area ends sooner than anticipatedDowntown officials had originally planned to keep the area open through Sept. 25, but effective on Wednesday, Sept. 7, DORA ended.
Downtown Roanoke business owners hope Blue Ridge Marathon brings economic boost
Read full article: Downtown Roanoke business owners hope Blue Ridge Marathon brings economic boostThe Blue Ridge Marathon is taking place this weekend, and tourism leaders said that event as well as Down by Downtown are highlighting what the Star City has to offer.
Despite booming business post-pandemic, local business owners decide to close for Fourth of July
Read full article: Despite booming business post-pandemic, local business owners decide to close for Fourth of JulyAs the holiday weekend kicks off, some industries are anticipating an increase in sales and customers, whereas some bars and restaurants in Roanoke actually plan on being closed on the Fourth of July.
Roanoke wants fewer butts littering its downtown roads, sidewalks
Read full article: Roanoke wants fewer butts littering its downtown roads, sidewalksROANOKE, Va. – Downtown Roanoke is trying to clean up its streets. The city is launching a campaign to get people to stop littering cigarette butts in the Central Business District. Workers noticed a lot of cigarette butts on the city’s streets and sidewalks, which ultimately end up in streams and rivers and can hurt the environment. That’s why the city is starting an educational campaign and plans to add receptacles downtown where people can throw away cigarette butts. This campaign is in partnership with Clean Valley Council, Downtown Roanoke Inc., Roanoke Arts Commission, Keep Virginia Beautiful, and the Solid Waste Division.
Parking tickets return to downtown Roanoke next month
Read full article: Parking tickets return to downtown Roanoke next monthROANOKE, Va. – If you park in downtown Roanoke, you’ll soon need to keep an eye on the clock because starting in October, the city will resume giving out parking tickets. PARK Roanoke announced that starting on Monday, October 19, it will once again give tickets for parking violations. PARK Roanoke enterprise administrator Brian Mann said if you’re going through a tough time financially and cannot pay a ticket, give them a call. Mann said at first, PARK Roanoke will issue some warnings but then it will start giving out tickets. They also created 15-minute curbside pickup parking spots throughout downtown.