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Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impact
Read full article: Former Roanoke County student thanks teacher decades later for life-changing impactJermaine Coles, a Roanoke native, got to thank his 6th Grade Social Studies teacher nearly 30 years after taking her class for the lasting lessons.
TSA reports busiest day on record just ahead of Fourth of July travel rush
Read full article: TSA reports busiest day on record just ahead of Fourth of July travel rushThe Fourth of July travel rush is getting underway, and officials at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport said theyโre preparing for potentially record-breaking numbers.
Why giant sequoias, redwoods are thriving in the United Kingdom
Read full article: Why giant sequoias, redwoods are thriving in the United KingdomThe sequoias and redwoods โ which arenโt invasive โ have still managed to grow and survive after being introduced and planted in the 1800s throughout the northern part of the region.
VDOT and Roanoke County seek feedback on Williamson and Peters Creek roads
Read full article: VDOT and Roanoke County seek feedback on Williamson and Peters Creek roadsThe Virginia Department of Transportation and Roanoke County held a community meeting on Monday to seek feedback on the Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road areas.
Costs rise for Spring Break travel, but it wonโt keep the crowds away
Read full article: Costs rise for Spring Break travel, but it wonโt keep the crowds awayItโs that time of year again, when warmer temperatures have us thinking about spring and spring break, and if youโre lucky you might be planning a getaway.
Whoosh! Transatlantic flight reaches peak speed near 840 mph but doesnโt break sound barrier
Read full article: Whoosh! Transatlantic flight reaches peak speed near 840 mph but doesnโt break sound barrierA commercial flight from New York to Lisbon reached its destination an hour ahead of its normal flight time, thanks to extreme upper level winds.
Want to travel in luxury? Owner of Travel Bash stops by WSLS
Read full article: Want to travel in luxury? Owner of Travel Bash stops by WSLSTravelBash is different from other travel agencies because it includes travel designers, event curators, and wedding specialists here to make your special day or group celebration truly unique. Founder of TravelBash, Courtnie Nichols talks about why she started the company.
Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new city
Read full article: Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new cityAt Graham Media Group, we pride ourselves on being innovative and having the ability to collaborate with anyone. Thatโs why we went producers from our station to a sister station in another city to learn to learn a thing or two, and teach a thing or two.
TSA: Bedford Co. man cited after attempting to bring loaded gun onto flight
Read full article: TSA: Bedford Co. man cited after attempting to bring loaded gun onto flightA Bedford County man tried to bring a loaded gun onto a flight on Dec. 26, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
County-by-county breakdown of roadwork across Southwest, Central Virginia
Read full article: County-by-county breakdown of roadwork across Southwest, Central VirginiaHitting the road this holiday season? The Virginia Department of Transportation has released a list of projects that could impact your travels.
Christiansburg Police Department offers home safety tips ahead holiday travel
Read full article: Christiansburg Police Department offers home safety tips ahead holiday travelIt might seem like a new-brainer, but the Christiansburg chief of police said making sure all your doors are locked is the biggest deterrent for theft.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants โ who must be certified divers โ draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Will guided tours of Holy Land be canceled or delayed?
Read full article: Israel-Hamas conflict: Will guided tours of Holy Land be canceled or delayed?Since the war between Israel and Hamas started on Oct. 7, itโs fair to wonder how those who have planned trips or tours in the region will be affected.
Gas prices are down in Virginia but the Israel-Hamas war could bring them back up
Read full article: Gas prices are down in Virginia but the Israel-Hamas war could bring them back upAAA said gas prices are down more than 20 cents in the past month, but this doesn't mean the war might not impact prices in the near future.
How remote desert town in Texas became such an arts Mecca
Read full article: How remote desert town in Texas became such an arts MeccaBack in 1971, Donald Judd was a renown artist who was already a success in New York City, but he pined for something that even an arts haven like the Big Apple couldnโt offer.
From potholes to future of electric vehicles, see solutions to infrastructure issues
Read full article: From potholes to future of electric vehicles, see solutions to infrastructure issuesFrom crumbling streets and potholes, to the future of electric vehicles, this latest episode is filled with all kinds of answers and solutions.
Seaplane tours over Lake Superior to bring fall colors into brighter light for tourists
Read full article: Seaplane tours over Lake Superior to bring fall colors into brighter light for touristsThis is one option for viewing fall colors that might give enthusiasts a more unique perspective than usual.
Celebrate fall at Dollywoodโs Harvest Festival, kicking off in September
Read full article: Celebrate fall at Dollywoodโs Harvest Festival, kicking off in SeptemberDollywoodโs Harvest Festival celebrates the beauty of fall in the Smokies with thousands of carved pumpkins, spirited performances from talented artists and the fun of Great Pumpkin LumiNights.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport executive director named Virginia Airport Manager of the Year
Read full article: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport executive director named Virginia Airport Manager of the YearMike Stewart, the executive director of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, was named the 2023 Virginia Airport Manager of the Year, awarded by the Virginia Department of Aviation.
The โPasty Olympicsโ set to be hosted by town in Michiganโs Upper Peninsula
Read full article: The โPasty Olympicsโ set to be hosted by town in Michiganโs Upper PeninsulaEvery summer, the town of Calumet in the northernmost tip of the Upper Peninsula hosts a pasty festival, an event to celebrate the popular food in the region. But this year's event will feature something new.
Starting in 2024, US citizens will need this when traveling to Europe
Read full article: Starting in 2024, US citizens will need this when traveling to EuropeStarting in 2024, travelers who have previously come to the continent without a visa will need an additional authorization document that is linked to a passport.
Hereโs how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortage
Read full article: Hereโs how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortageThe average annual salary for a controller in 2021 was $129,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and controllers also get to have top-notch benefits working for the government.
Your eyes could be smiling at this opportunity Ireland is offering
Read full article: Your eyes could be smiling at this opportunity Ireland is offeringThe Irish government has launched an initiative called โOur Living Islands,โ a 10-year plan that aims to revitalize more than a dozen islands off the countryโs coast.
Did you know you can ride a submarine in the Great Lakes?
Read full article: Did you know you can ride a submarine in the Great Lakes?If youโve turned on the news in the last few days, you probably already know about the Titan submersible, a submarine of sorts that has been missing since Sunday after a voyage to the wreckage sight of the Titanic.
SURVEY: Summer activities, spots to visit in Southwest Virginia
Read full article: SURVEY: Summer activities, spots to visit in Southwest VirginiaFrom grabbing a bite to eat at your favorite local restaurant or dessert shop to hitting the water, there are plenty of things to do and places to visit across Southwest Virginia.
Northern lights can be viewed roughly 200 times a year at this resort
Read full article: Northern lights can be viewed roughly 200 times a year at this resortYes, itโs brutally cold there โ temperatures can fall to as low as minus-40 degrees in the winter โ but it can be a paradise if you enjoy the northern lights.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend travel
Read full article: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport prepares for busy Memorial Day weekend travelThis yearโs travel numbers are expected to hit all-time high. According to AAA, this Memorial Day weekend could be the busiest at airports since 2005.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport considers future plans for travel in the valley
Read full article: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport considers future plans for travel in the valleyThe Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport is looking ahead to the next two decades of what travel could look like in the valley.
Gas prices on the rise in Southwest Virginia ahead of spring holiday travel
Read full article: Gas prices on the rise in Southwest Virginia ahead of spring holiday travelIf you are planning on fueling up before hitting the road for spring break and holiday travel, you will notice gas prices are going up.
5 spots to visit in Jerusalem around Easter
Read full article: 5 spots to visit in Jerusalem around EasterMany Christians around the world flock to Jerusalem each Easter to try and relive firsthand the events written about in the Bible on what is the most important week and day on the Christian calendar.
Thrifty Traveler can hook you up with all the best flight bargains โ and $5K in free travel!
Read full article: Thrifty Traveler can hook you up with all the best flight bargains โ and $5K in free travel!Win a $5,000 getaway with a Thrifty Traveler Premium Plus membership; Fly smart with Thrifty Traveler โ and maybe earn $5K in free travel
Did you know you can visit and explore the pub and neighborhood from โTed Lasso?โ
Read full article: Did you know you can visit and explore the pub and neighborhood from โTed Lasso?โWhen I first started watching Apple TV+โs hit series โTed Lassoโ a few years ago, I just assumed that the football club that Jason Sudeikisโ character coaches (and the area it surrounds) was completely fictional. While the soccer (er, football) team AFC Richmond is totally fake, the small city of Richmond is totally real.
This Presidentโs Day get an extra 20% off with code VACATION20 on this travel hacker bundle
Read full article: This Presidentโs Day get an extra 20% off with code VACATION20 on this travel hacker bundleDollar Flight Club, Rosetta Stone, and more are price dropped for under $160 for Presidentsโ Day. This travel hacker bundle is on sale for Presidents' Day for under $160
Airbnb, college tuition, stocks? 5 unique gift card ideas
Read full article: Airbnb, college tuition, stocks? 5 unique gift card ideasThere are so many rich choices these days when it comes to the world of travel โ and with popular sites like Airbnb and VRBO, you can even stay in more unique places than ever before.
One giant leap for tourism fun: MoonBikes now available at popular Michigan ski resort
Read full article: One giant leap for tourism fun: MoonBikes now available at popular Michigan ski resortIf youโre looking for some winter fun in snow and cold weather, this is something that might make you feel over the moon.
Is there buried treasure in the Netherlands from World War II? People are trying to find out
Read full article: Is there buried treasure in the Netherlands from World War II? People are trying to find outOn Jan. 3, the Dutch National Archive made public an old map believed to mark a spot where millions of dollars worth of treasure were hidden by German soldiers during World War II.
Love nature? New railbike tour offers great chance for family fun outdoors
Read full article: Love nature? New railbike tour offers great chance for family fun outdoorsRailbikes are pedal-power carts that are ridden on railroad tracks and have the same style as recumbent bikes in the way people sit on them and pedal.
Richmond airport makes TSAโs Top 10 list of unusual finds
Read full article: Richmond airport makes TSAโs Top 10 list of unusual findsThe Richmond International Airport made it to the Transportation Security Administrationโs (TSA) Top 10 list of most unusual items discovered at security checkpoints nationwide in 2022.