Last-minute shoppers in Roanoke face crowded stores, rising prices as they hunt for Christmas gifts
Read full article: Last-minute shoppers in Roanoke face crowded stores, rising prices as they hunt for Christmas giftsDespite economic pressures, Roanoke shoppers are determined to keep the Christmas spirit alive, with local businesses hoping for a seasonal boost.
Community Divided on Williamson Road Pilot Project
Read full article: Community Divided on Williamson Road Pilot ProjectThe Williamson Road pilot project aims to reduce the road from two lanes in each direction to one, with a center turning lane, to enhance safety - but some business owners are concerned
WATCH: First annual International Food and Wine Tour in Roanoke this weekend
Read full article: WATCH: First annual International Food and Wine Tour in Roanoke this weekendโTaste your way around the worldโ thatโs what the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association is inviting you to do this Sunday.
โThe Heart of Roanokeโ: Business Associationโs plan to bring vitality to Williamson Road
Read full article: โThe Heart of Roanokeโ: Business Associationโs plan to bring vitality to Williamson RoadThe Greater Williamson Road Business Association presented their 'State of the Road' to council Monday, looking ahead to several grant applications.
Crime uptick causing businesses to leave Roanoke, close earlier
Read full article: Crime uptick causing businesses to leave Roanoke, close earlierA man and teen were shot along Hershberger Road near the Taco Bell on Tuesday night, according to police. While theyโre expected to recover, police are still looking to arrest the person responsible.
โState of the Roadโ report shows growth, progress along Roanokeโs Williamson Road
Read full article: โState of the Roadโ report shows growth, progress along Roanokeโs Williamson RoadThe executive director of the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association delivered the annual 'State of the Road' report to Roanoke City Council on Monday.
Roanoke receives part of $21 million grant to improve safety along Williamson Road
Read full article: Roanoke receives part of $21 million grant to improve safety along Williamson RoadThe City of Roanoke was awarded a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation to improve safety along Williamson Road.
Williamson Road community split over proposed safety improvements
Read full article: Williamson Road community split over proposed safety improvementsThe push continues to make a busy road in Roanoke safer. This comes after police say a pedestrian was hit and killed along Williamson Road early Friday morning.
Roanoke area neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out
Read full article: Roanoke area neighborhoods celebrate National Night OutA solid relationship between neighborhoods and public safety agencies is critical to maintaining a safe and healthy community, and National Night Out emphasizes just that.
VDOT seeking public input on ways Roanokeโs Williamson Road could be improved
Read full article: VDOT seeking public input on ways Roanokeโs Williamson Road could be improvedThe Virginia Department of Transportation wants to hear from you on whether you feel Williamson Road in Roanoke could be improved.
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Williamson Road Area Business Association looking to expand, provide more services
Read full article: Williamson Road Area Business Association looking to expand, provide more servicesROANOKE, Va. โ The Williamson Road Area Business Association (WRABA) wants to expand its services in Roanoke. The goal is to spruce up the area and help out local businesses even more. On Monday, Executive Director Valerie Brown presented a proposal to the Roanoke City Council that would expand the Special Service District (SSD) to include more businesses near the Berglund Center, like Magic City Ford. Expanding the SSD would also allow WRABA to receive more funding from the city, which in turn, would allow WRABA to build sidewalks, add lighting and improve storefronts. If the city agrees, the move would double WRABAโs revenue to about $225,000 a year.


