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Watching the grass grow is big business for a Montgomery County family

Watching the grass grow is big business for a Montgomery County family

The grass isn't always greener, unless you live near the Lavery's.  More >>

Center in the Square reopens to capacity crowds

Center in the Square reopens to capacity crowds

The reopening of the Center in the Square is being called a success.  More >>

Farmers welcome this weeks big temperature swing

Farmers welcome this weeks big temperature swing

Everyone is loving the warmer weather we've had the past few days.  The chilly start to the week is now a distant memory for farmers.  Pretty soon, farmers markets around the area will be filled with produce from farmers all around...  More >>

Keagy Village in Roanoke County has two new tenants

Keagy Village in Roanoke County has two new tenants

Keagy Village in Roanoke County has two new tenants.  More >>

Virginia jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April

Virginia jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April

The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.  More >>

Burger Wars: Hershberger Road

Burger Wars: Hershberger Road

You could call Hershberger Road, hamburger heaven!  More >>

FloydFest readies for its 12th year

FloydFest readies for its 12th year

You could say FloydFest is the little concert that could.  More >>

Musicians looking for another place to play

Musicians looking for another place to play

Some Roanoke musicians are scrambling to find a new place to play. They were booked at Growler's American Grill and Venue at Towers Shopping Center, but went out of business Sunday.  More >>

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