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Parkway Brewery held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at its new location on Campbell Avenue downtown. Management stated the move allows them to market toward a younger demographic and expand their offerings, including a full kitchen.
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The Week Without Driving challenge encourages Roanoke residents to experience life without a car. Organizers aim to raise awareness about public transit and alternative travel methods like walking and biking. The effort highlights the planning required for those who rely on buses.
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The iconic sign for the Blockbuster Video Store at Electric and Starkey Roads has been removed from Roanoke County. The video captured by 10 News shows crews taking down the sign, marking the end of an era for local fans. Details on why the removal occurred are still being learned.
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The sale of the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center to the Virginia Tech Foundation was finalized. This sets the stage for the eventual sale of the entire hotel property, which the Foundation now owns. City leaders are optimistic about the hotel's future potential as a centerpiece of the Roanoke Valley.
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Roanoke County Public Schools opened renovated W. E. Cundiff Elementary on Wednesday. The project, ongoing since 2019, adds a new cafeteria, administrative wing, library, gym, and updated STEM spaces. Another local school, Glen Cove, recently debuted new classrooms for hands-on learning.
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