A Blue Ridge support group welcomed local members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary and queer community and allies to a festive gathering on Market Street Thursday, to mark the annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Anyone who has made a visit to the Star City knows there are PLENTY of breweries to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for a new adventure, a restaurant, or an incredible view, you can find it in Roanoke.

The area, also known as “DORA” allows people to walk outside with alcoholic drinks from bars and restaurants.

A brewery company will soon be bringing some “Salem flavor” to the Roanoke market.

SALEM, Va. For Fathers Day this year, some dads are teaming up with a Salem brewery to raise money for Feeding Southwest Virginia. Originally, for every four-pack of beer bought from Olde Salem Brewing Company between Thursday and Sunday the group of dads planned to donate $3 to the food bank. Head Brewer Kevin Campbell said hes never done anything like this before but hes happy to help. We were going to invite them in and brew beer for Fathers Day, but with the pandemic going on we couldnt do that. If 150 four-packs are bought by Sunday, the dads will donate and extra $50.

SALEM, Va. – You can now enjoy most of your favorite restaurants and breweries from inside their dining rooms again. Virginia’s Phase Two reopening plan took effect Friday, which allows restaurants to open inside at half capacity. Olde Salem Brewing Company in Salem reopened its taproom with social distancing precautions in place. General manager Shea Coffey said Olde Salem got through the last few months with beer deliveries and pick-up orders. Having people in the tap room is indispensable when it comes to how our business runs.”There are limitations to the reopened dining rooms.

Congratulations to the winners of the 10 News Top 10: Local Craft Brewery contest! Buffalo Mountain Brewing came out on top, with over 33 percent of the total votes. Buffalo Mountain Brewing (33.31%) - 540-745-24912. Chaos Mountain Brewing (21.87%) - 540-334-16003. Olde Salem Brewing Company (6.56%)6.