Roanoke County stormwater project eases flooding but creates safety concerns for family
Read full article: Roanoke County stormwater project eases flooding but creates safety concerns for familyCrews began work this summer on Tully Drive, near Glen Cove Elementary School, to address flooding caused by an undersized pipe dating back to when the subdivision near Peters Creek was originally built.
A car pulled from a river may tell what happened to an Oregon family of 5 that went missing in 1958
Read full article: A car pulled from a river may tell what happened to an Oregon family of 5 that went missing in 1958After two days of dredging, a crane has pulled a Ford station wagon from the Columbia River that officials believe belonged to an Oregon family who disappeared while on a trip 66 years ago.
Dry January trend impacts bars, restaurants in Roanoke
Read full article: Dry January trend impacts bars, restaurants in RoanokeAfter the holidays, many people take on New Year’s resolutions like spending less or drinking less—enter Dry January. But what does this growing trend mean for bars and restaurants? For many, January is already a slow time of year, but the growing trend of Dry January adds even more pressure.
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Poll: Pandemic hurting Americans' finances in disparate ways
Read full article: Poll: Pandemic hurting Americans' finances in disparate waysAs the coronavirus pandemic drags on, a new poll finds it is having different effects on Americans economic well-being. For some, the virus has meant lost income or struggles to pay bills on time particularly among Hispanic, Black and younger Americans. Meanwhile, the survey also finds about a third of Americans say their investments were negatively impacted during the pandemic. By contrast, Americans without a degree were more likely to have delayed paying bills 26%, compared with 10% of college graduates. Younger Americans were more likely to have lost a job, put themselves at risk of exposure or delayed paying bills, while more older Americans lost investments.
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‘I’ll take whatever I can get at this point’: Restaurants prepare to reopen indoor dining
Read full article: ‘I’ll take whatever I can get at this point’: Restaurants prepare to reopen indoor diningRestaurants across the commonwealth are preparing for a sight they haven’t seen in months: customers dining inside. Under Phase One guidelines, they’ve been limited to outdoor seating at half capacity. Martin’s was able to add temporary outdoor seating to get by, but the once-bustling restaurant has been empty inside for months now. Outdoor seating at Martin’s only runs through Sunday. Starting Friday, Tuco’s will expand its outdoor seating, adding more tables in the parking lot.
