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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Holidays, U.S. Congress, Vegan Diet, William Byrd, Sex and the City (movie)
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New downtown Roanoke grocery store excited to open
WDBJ7 ReporterDowntown Roanoke's newest grocery store is just a few weeks away from opening. Groceries are already on the shelves at the Natural Foods Co-Op on Market Street. Managers say people downtown are excited about the store opening. "People have been really...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op, urban farmers' markets work to make healthy foods accessible to all
WDBJ7 ReporterMore people than ever are on food stamps, but sometimes that help isn't used for the heathiest of foods. In fact, studies show poverty and obesity are intertwined. Locally, organizations are trying to do something about it. The Roanoke Natural Foods...Tags: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Dining and Drinking, Arable Farming, Weight, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op to open second Roanoke location
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op announced Monday morning that it will open a second location. The group plans to open its second location in downtown Roanoke’s Center in the Square in March. Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op already has a store in Roanoke&...
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Natural Foods Co-op expanding to downtown Roanoke
WDBJ7 ReporterThe Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op has been busy this year. Not only has business been booming at their Grandin Road location, not only have they started building greenhouses and getting their new urban farm at Blue Hills ready, but now they're going to...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op proposes urban farm in Roanoke on Blue Hills Drive
There may be an urban farm in Roanoke after all. Just 10 months after withdrawing its proposal to create an urban farm at the former Countryside Golf Course site, the Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op has submitted a proposal to buy nearly 18 acres of land...
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Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op submits proposal for urban farm
The owners of a favorite local spot for nutritious foods are looking to do some urban farming in Roanoke. The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op has submitted a proposal to Roanoke City to purchase 17 and a half acres of land on Blue Hills driver as the site...
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No health benefit to organic food? Lynchburg researcher reacts to new study
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefThe Bedford Avenue Meat Shop caters to health-conscious consumers who want "all-natural" products. "Eating all-natural, organic food has a positive effect, on a long-term basis, to your general health," said butcher John Michael, who believes organic...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Politics, Arable Farming, Science and Technology
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Green market offers locally grown, organic food in Lynchburg
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefIf you're looking to eat healthier this summer, Lynchburg is giving you a way to fill your craving. For the fifth year in a row, the Lynchburg Community Market is hosting "Green Market Wednesdays." Low-spray plants and vegetables, and certified...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Arable Farming, Lifestyle and Leisure, Agriculture
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Proposal for Countryside Golf Course includes urban farm
It's been a hot topic since it closed last year.
What to do with the Countryside Golf Course.
Plans for the course are becoming clearer.
A group led by the Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op is proposing a 12-acre urban farm on part of the old golf course....Tags: Dining and Drinking, Golf
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OUR HEALTH: Redick's good fortune becomes Roanoke's, too
It wasn’t far into J.J. Redick’s Celebrity Golf Tournament held July 23 at Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke County that the tournament’s namesake flubbed a tee shot. The ball gently popped into the air, traveled about 10 yards, and then...Tags: College Sports, Virginia Cavaliers, Stan Van Gundy, College Basketball, File Sharing
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Natural Foods Co-Op withdraws its urban farm proposal in Roanoke
ReporterNatural Foods Co-Op has withdrawn its urban farm proposal at Roanoke City Council. The Natural Foods Co-Op was trying to build an urban farm near the old Countryside Golf Course in Northwest Roanoke. The plan included 400 free range chickens. The Co-...Tags: Dining and Drinking
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