People across the Roanoke Valley are already getting ready for the glitz and glamour of Friday nights Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce dinner.
Party on the Moon, which has been voted the number one party band in the nation, will lead the party at the Hotel Roanoke Tonight. It's being billed as the "social event of the year." This is the 70th anniversary of the dinner but the first time it has been open to non-members. "We are certainly community minded with linking business to the community being our tag line," explained Debbie Kavitz with the chamber. "A lot of our events like the Kite Festival and the Shrimp Fest are very much public events anyway and we work to help businesses in the community pretty much a role model for small business and provide a lot of networking and references and things like that which are the more serious side of chamber business, if you will."
Tickets are still available if you call the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber, (540) 387-0267, by noon.
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:57:28 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department is currently investigating a missing juvenile report. Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was last seen at her home in South County on Tuesday, May 21 around noon.
Police did not say where Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was found
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:04:45 GMT
Sheriff Kevin Hall says after 24-year old Ashley Rodriguez didn't show up for work Monday morning they did a welfare check and talked to her husband, Manuel Rodriguez a couple times.
Visitation and funeral for Ashley Kimberlin Rodriguez also set
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:18 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:18:29 GMT
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
After closing earlier this year, four local men decided to buy the Radford theater. They are investing thousands of dollars in renovations and expect to finish the project in mid-June.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:31 GMT
An investigation is underway in Rocky Mount involving the death of a three month old baby, according the Rocky Mount Police Chief, David Cundiff. Chief Cundiff said the three month old died Sunday and
The three month old died Sunday and appeared to have suffered trauma, though police are awaiting autopsy results
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:26:55 GMT
One of Virginia's natural wonders is up for sale.According to Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates, the landmark along with the 150-room hotel, caverns, and related properties, are up for sale."A lot of people
"A lot of people probably don't even realize the Natural Bridge, one of the natural wonders of the world, is privately owned, and it is a great honor to be entrusted with this treasure,"said Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:10:38 GMT
A Pulaski County Schools teacher on Wednesday because the 3rd teacher from the WSLS viewing area to be named a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher for 2013.The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher
The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher at Pulaski County High School, with the award, $2,000 in cash, and $2,000 in classroom supplies
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:59 GMT
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries news releaseSpring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season, according to Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Spring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:11:20 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:02:51 GMT
Organizers behind the new Philpott Lake Marina "splash-broke" ground on the project Wednesday afternoon."The new marina will offer services to the thousands of visitors that come to Philpott Lake each
"The new marina will offer services to the thousands of visitors that come to Philpott Lake each year and will attract many tourists to our area," said Deputy Henry County Administrator Dale Wagoner.
