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Radford’s first dog park marks city’s future

blogs.roanoke.com — RADFORD - Radford residents will soon have a new place to let their pets play. Construction on Radford's first dog park should begin next month, according to Radford City Manager David Ridpath. The 1-acre dog park, slated to open in early July, will be located behind Radford's Animal Control building, at the old police department [...]
Mike Shaw Community Journalist, TheBurgs.com, Roanoke Times @Mike_TheBurgs
#Radford hopes to have a dog park open by the end of July. Would you use it? >> http://t.co/2MqsOZ0T

Reader-recommended recipes: mustard-glazed pork and badenjan dip

blogs.roanoke.com — It's time for a little RRR: Reader-recommended recipes. I get emails from time to time from folks who want to share a five-star recipe they tried. And I figure
Lindsey Nair Food Writer, Roanoke Times @LindseyNair
Mustard-glazed pork and badenjan dip recipes, both reader-approved: http://t.co/Bpbf8NZs

Roanoke Times staffers win national features writing awards from Society for Features Journalism

blogs.roanoke.com — We are happy to share the news that six Roanoke Times staffers have won Excellence in Features Writing awards from the Society for Features Journalism. The annual contest recognizes superb features work, and entries are judged in three circulation divisions: up to 90,000, 90,001-199,999 and 200,000 and up.
Kathy Lu Features Editor, Roanoke Times @kathyluwho
Curious about our @WeareSFJ award winners? Links to @roanoketimes features stories here: http://t.co/70qVK2JT

Headed for a hot Memorial Day weekend, after a day or two more of scattered downpours

blogs.roanoke.com — The tropical-like weather of the past few days, with scattered afternoon showers and storms, will slowly dwindle over the next couple of days, but that may still be enough for a few more localized downpours, especially Thursday. Over the Memorial Day weekend, the weather will become influenced by a dome of hot, dry air building in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region.
Kevin Myatt Weather Columnist, Roanoke Times @KevinMyattWx
1 or 2 more muggy days with scattered storms for SW Va, then hotter/drier into holiday weekend. 90s possible. http://t.co/HPSpdt5P #swvawx

Students shaken up in Botetourt County bus crash

roanoke.com — Photos by Rebecca Barnett | The Roanoke Times A Botetourt County school bus rests on its roof after overturning Wednesday morning on Zion Hill Road. Thirteen students were taken to area hospitals with various injuries. Backpacks litter the ceiling of a Botetourt County school bus that overturned on Zion Hill Road on Wednesday morning.
Michael Stowe Managing Editor, Roanoke Times @MWStowe
Great coverage on bus crash. Thanks @chasepurdy @duncana54 @mattchittum @RBarnettPhoto @courtcutrtcut @sarahbruynjones http://t.co/St2yCnut

Locals give storm chasers sunny reception

roanoke.com — Kevin Myatt is The Roanoke Times' weather columnist. kevin.myatt@roanoke.com 981-3341 Weather with Kevin Myatt Recent columns Read the Weather Journal blog #swvawx on Twitter @KevinMyattWx The red pickup truck with Kansas plates roared around us, honking four times. I looked over and saw the driver extend a middle finger toward us.
Kevin Myatt Weather Columnist, Roanoke Times @KevinMyattWx
Today's Weather Journal: A @hokiestorm salute to people of the Plains states (minus just one guy) on our recent trip. http://t.co/QoDo2nIq

Hedman comes up big as Sox extend lead atop standings

blogs.roanoke.com — TWO UP, TWO DOWN: Getting a huge day from part-time player Drew Hedman and solid contributions from the regulars, the Salem Red Sox beat the Winston-Salem Dash 7-5 on Tuesday afternoon in front of 2,501 at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Aaron McFarling Sports Columnist, Roanoke Times @aaronmcfarling
SalemSox win to extend lead atop standings, will be first Carolina Lg. team to get shot against Ivan Drago of pitching: http://t.co/AWcFPbE1

Collage of color on College Avenue

blogs.roanoke.com — About 1,000 people lined College Avenue in Blacksburg on Saturday with paintbrushes in hand. Artists of all ages and skill levels were invited to "Color College Avenue" as part of "Minds Wide Open," a statewide children-and-the-arts initiative. According to Susan Mattingly, executive director of The Lyric Theatre, which helped sponsor the event, plans began when [...]
Mike Shaw Community Journalist, TheBurgs.com, Roanoke Times @Mike_TheBurgs
Updated: Collage of color on College Avenue in #Blacksburg >> http://t.co/xgb4bTv5
Mike Shaw Community Journalist, TheBurgs.com, Roanoke Times @Mike_TheBurgs
Collage of color on College Avenue in #Blacksburg >> http://t.co/xgb4bTv5

Life Out Loud Films seeks child actors for David Baldacci’s “Wish You Well”

Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
Life Out Loud Films seeks child actors for David Baldacci’s “Wish You Well”:   Life Out Loud Films, the folks be... http://t.co/EUIgFqtJ

New River Online Submission Form

roanoke.com — Thanks for visiting TheBurgs! We'd like to invite you to share what's happening in your area of the New River Valley. If you have an event to list on the calendar please view our calendar section. Please email your news tip, story, story idea, photo description, and anything else you'd like us to know.
Mike Shaw Community Journalist, TheBurgs.com, Roanoke Times @Mike_TheBurgs
RT @BlacksburgStuff: Submit your prom pics to the Burgs for your chance to win $100. http://t.co/3fGu2ysV

New theater company in Floyd gives “Birth” in Roanoke

blogs.roanoke.com — Floyd County's new theater company, the Locust Street Players, thought it fitting to put on a play titled "Birth" as its first production. Yet the message of the play matters even more. "It's theater for social causes," said Locust Street co-founder Susan Saunders.
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
New theater company in Floyd gives “Birth” in Roanoke: From Sunday’s column: Floyd County’s new theater company,... http://t.co/ICHAR8AM

Garden to honor deceased Franklin County students

roanoke.com — A garden in memory of Zach Parsons and other deceased Franklin County High School students was dedicated Tuesday on the campus of the Rocky Mount school. Parsons, 17, died in a car crash Jan. 23 on Booker T. Washington Highway. Two classmates, Cole Kinsey and Christian LaPrad, both also 17, were seriously injured.
Amy Matzke-Fawcett Reporter, Roanoke Times @AmyMFawcett
Deceased students honored with a memorial garden at #FranklinCo High School. http://t.co/670buHyy

Valley View Walmart plans remodel

blogs.roanoke.com — One of the things I do to keep up on retail and real estate news is look through building permits filed in Roanoke, Roanoke County, and Salem. In Roanoke, those permits are found online. Yesterday, I stumbled upon a permit that Walmart has filed seeking the city's approval to begin $500,000 in renovations to the Valley View store.
Amanda Codispoti Real Estate Reporter, Roanoke Times @amandacodispoti
Another large #Rke retailer is planning a remodel at its Valley View store >>>http://t.co/YvDDJ37p

Louisiana Crawfish Festival in Bedford this weekend

blogs.roanoke.com — This Saturday, the Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford is hosting the 4th Annual Louisiana Crawfish Festival. In Bedford! And I never heard of this
Lindsey Nair Food Writer, Roanoke Times @LindseyNair
Bedford hosts 4th annual #crawfish festival on Saturday: http://t.co/7f6rJUdt

Front Burner: CUPS A-GO-GO

Lindsey Nair Food Writer, Roanoke Times @LindseyNair
Today's Front Burner: CUPS A-GO-GO has new chef, Alexis Hinchey, formerly of Kneadful Things: http://t.co/1FpQi2fV

Sox take over first place; Bayer continues strong run

blogs.roanoke.com — ME FIRST: The Salem Red Sox reclaimed first place in the Carolina League's Southern Division, leapfrogging Winston-Salem with a 3-1 victory over the Dash on Tuesday in front of 1,819 at Salem Memorial Ballpark. IN IT TO WIN IT: The Sox had a little extra juice in the clubhouse facing the Dash, the league's top-hitting team.
Aaron McFarling Sports Columnist, Roanoke Times @aaronmcfarling
SalemSox take over first place; Bayer continues strong pitching run (recap with only-only nuggets): http://t.co/68V9iRYU

Pets are just fine -- for other people

roanoke.com — Dan Casey is The Roanoke Times' metro columnist. dan.casey@roanoke.com 981-3423 Dan Casey Recent columns Read Dan's blog I'm in my home office, which has a back door leading to our deck. The wife is at work and the son is in school. A perfect time to concentrate on my next splendid column.
Carole Tarrant Editor, Roanoke Times @caroletarrant
You know you're middle-aged when you see pets more as an emotional liability (they're gonna die!) than cute n cuddly. http://t.co/SeHicLZx
Michael Stowe Managing Editor, Roanoke Times @MWStowe
Saw this license tag on my morning commute: CAT H8TR. Should be given @roanoketimes Dan Casey after his column today. http://t.co/yg6eRbXq

AD Jim Weaver: Cody Journell reinstatement decision won’t come until summer

blogs.roanoke.com — Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver met with Cody Journell and his parents this afternoon to talk about the suspended Hokies kicker's reinstatement to the football team, although a final decision on his status does not look like it will be made until this summer. Follow me on Twitter and Facebook.
Andy Bitter Sports Writer, Virginian-Pilot @AndyBitterVT
Blog -- AD Jim Weaver: Cody Journell reinstatement decision won’t come until summer http://t.co/wLSjO7fM #Hokies

Going to see the Faberge exhibit at the Taubman?

blogs.roanoke.com — Have you seen the exhibition? Are you going to go? Tell me what you think. (I personally got a kick out of getting to see these trinkets up close, I confess.) -MikeA The name Faberge conjures the elaborately ornate jeweled Easter eggs made for the czars of Russia in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
Going to see the Faberge exhibit at the Taubman?: Have you seen the exhibition? Are you going to go? Tell me wha... http://t.co/qH1SNV7p

Bloop is the latest to join the frozen yogurt scene in Roanoke

blogs.roanoke.com — I mentioned in this blog post last week that a new frozen yogurt store was opening at Hunting Hills Station, a shopping strip just below Chick-fil-A and Starbucks on U.S. 220. I'm back with more details on the store. The new frozen yogurt store is a franchise called Bloop, which is based in Lynchburg where two stores have already opened.
Amanda Codispoti Real Estate Reporter, Roanoke Times @amandacodispoti
Another frozen yogurt shop is opening in #Rke and blog readers are asking, "How much is too much?" http://t.co/XgVhIpWx

Ferrum man who shot at police officers convicted of attempted malicious wounding

roanoke.com — ROCKY MOUNT - Leland John Wilson Jr., a Ferrum man who opened fire on two police officers in October, leading to a brief standoff before surrendering, pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted malicious wounding of a police officer and one count of using a firearm in a felony.
Amy Matzke-Fawcett Reporter, Roanoke Times @AmyMFawcett
RT @roanoketimes: Ferrum man faces up to 23 years in prison for shooting at police officers. http://t.co/PMXkCz75

Food Lion, food bank team up to fight hunger

roanoke.com — Photos by Stephanie Klein-Davis | The Roanoke Times Annie Dooley of Salem was among 300 people preselected to receive food Monday through a Food Lion and Feeding America Southwest Virginia program. Ruben Dejesus (from left), Martha Saunders and James Greene with Food Lion collect vouchers and load vehicles.
Amy Matzke-Fawcett Reporter, Roanoke Times @AmyMFawcett
Bags of food were given to 300 people in a drive-up food pantry Monday at Feeding America Southwest Virginia. http://t.co/ueg2TtYK

Easy, comforting, versatile lasagna

blogs.roanoke.com — From time to time, it becomes painfully clear to me that I should have used a recipe to make a dish. But lasagna is one of those fantastic meals that can be
Lindsey Nair Food Writer, Roanoke Times @LindseyNair
Debating use of cottage cheese in lasagna on the blog. Do you like ricotta, cottage or neither? http://t.co/sKgaHbWa

Eggspert advice for May’s food of the month

blogs.roanoke.com — We are nearing the end of National Egg Month, but who needs a special month to remind them to buy, cook and eat such a staple? Instead, this should be an
Lindsey Nair Food Writer, Roanoke Times @LindseyNair
May is Nat'l Egg Month. Three new salad recipes on the blog, + the VA Egg Council's recipe for perfect hardboiled eggs: http://t.co/Vdz3Eiim
Lindsey Nair Food Writer, Roanoke Times @LindseyNair
Make a helluva good deviled egg? U could win $$ at the state fair. Info here: http://t.co/Vdz3Eiim

Tuesday: Would you bring Journell back?; Hudson sued in civil court

blogs.roanoke.com — Suspended Virginia Tech kick Cody Journell was found guilty of a lesser change - misdemeanor trespassing - and sentenced to 100 hours of community service and 12 months of probation. Andy Bitter has all the details here. -Because this is no longer a felony, Tech coach Frank Beamer has the option of reinstating him to the team.
Aaron McFarling Sports Columnist, Roanoke Times @aaronmcfarling
Should #Hokies bring Journell back to team? My take, plus a request for yours: http://t.co/iW9CTtrF

Features team gets all “Mad Men” in the newsroom

blogs.roanoke.com — Today, we introduce our features staff (responsible for putting out the Extra section and maintaining four Roanoke Times blogs), and share some information (our favorite stories, our Twitter accounts) that you might not know. And, with a nod to AMC's "Mad Men," we hope you enjoy this photo illustration shot by our photographer Sam Dean.
Amy Matzke-Fawcett Reporter, Roanoke Times @AmyMFawcett
RT @ArtsnExtras: RT @caroletarrant: The features team @roanoketimes has gone "Mad," mad I tell you. http://t.co/EUGL5hg0 http://t.co/lv5 ...
Kathy Lu Features Editor, Roanoke Times @kathyluwho
See me & my newsroom! RT @refreshrt: [TODAY'S POST] Meet the 'mad men' and 'mad' women of @roanoketimes features team! http://t.co/KdEZSKgN
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
RT @caroletarrant: The features team @roanoketimes has gone "Mad," mad I tell you. http://t.co/EUGL5hg0 http://t.co/lv5BUT00
Carole Tarrant Editor, Roanoke Times @caroletarrant
The features team @roanoketimes has gone "Mad," mad I tell you. http://t.co/UYsQpzf2 http://t.co/9YZkmanM

Podcast with Gary Sinise, who brings his Lt. Dan Band to Rooster Walk on Thursday, to raise money for a wounded Marine’s ‘smart home’

blogs.roanoke.com — Actor and musician Gary Sinise comes to the Martinsville area on Thursday, less than two months after a car crash forced him to postpone a show he had planned with his Lt. Dan Band. The show, to raise money for a "smart home" for Marine Cpl. J.B.
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
RT @cutnscratch: Podcast with Gary Sinise, who brings his Lt. Dan Band to Rooster Walk for Thursday benefit show. http://t.co/I4va2Ejw

Place-kicker Cody Journell guilty of misdemeanor trespassing; status with team unresolved

blogs.roanoke.com — CHRISTIANSBURG - Suspended Virginia Tech place-kicker Cody Journell was found guilty of a lesser charge of misdemeanor trespassing in relation to an incident from December, potentially paving the way for his to return to the football team. Journell, who was originally charged Dec.
Andy Bitter Sports Writer, Virginian-Pilot @AndyBitterVT
Updated story: #Hokies kicker Cody Journell guilty of misdemeanor trespassing; status with team unresolved http://t.co/38YVqXCm

University of Virginia names art museum after Roanoke philanthropists Heywood and Cynthia Fralin

blogs.roanoke.com — The University of Virginia has announced that its art museum will be named after Heywood and Cynthia Fralin, who among many other things are responsible with providing the Art Musuem of Western Virginia, now the Taubman Museum of Art, with its prized paintings by American artists. What do you think of this development?
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
University of Virginia names art museum after Roanoke philanthropists Heywood and Cynthia Fralin: The University... http://t.co/RMsVJQbH

University of Virginia names art museum after Roanoke philanthropists Heywood and Cynthia Fralin

blogs.roanoke.com — The University of Virginia has announced that its art museum will be named after Heywood and Cynthia Fralin, who among many other things are responsible with providing the Art Musuem of Western Virginia, now the Taubman Museum of Art, with its prized paintings by American artists. What do you think of this development?
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
U.Va. Art Museum to be renamed Fralin Museum of Art in honor of "largest single gift of art" in U.Va. history >>> http://t.co/ugJL0MPW

Call for artists: Memorial Day deadline for juried show at Floyd’s Jacksonville Center

blogs.roanoke.com — The Jacksonville Center for the Arts is still accepting applications for the upcoming Hayloft Gallery exhibit, 2012 Jax Juried Exhibition, which is the last show of the year at the Center for artists to submit work. The deadline for completed entry materials is May 28, which is not a postmark deadline.
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
Call for artists: Memorial Day deadline for juried show at Floyd’s Jacksonville Center: From my Inbox to you: Th... http://t.co/ZT8HX68R

Call for artists: Memorial Day deadline for juried show at Floyd’s Jacksonville Center

blogs.roanoke.com — The Jacksonville Center for the Arts is still accepting applications for the upcoming Hayloft Gallery exhibit, 2012 Jax Juried Exhibition, which is the last show of the year at the Center for artists to submit work. The deadline for completed entry materials is May 28, which is not a postmark deadline.
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Deadline is May 28 (Memorial Day) to submit to JAX juried show in Floyd >>> http://t.co/CdEFkeJE

Studio Roanoke announces 2012-13 season

blogs.roanoke.com — We're pleased to announceStudio Roanoke's 2012-2013 season Two teenage boys are under suspicion of bombing their high school. Authorities attempt to turn these life-long best friends against one another in order to gain a confession. Each boy is permitted to proclaim his innocence - at the expense of the other's guilt.
Mike Allen Arts Blogger, Roanoke Times @ArtsnExtras
Studio Roanoke has announced its new season. Check it out! >>> http://t.co/2YViEsA1 #rke

Retail Roundup: Tuesday Morning to open at Towers, PetSmart wants to open second Roanoke store

blogs.roanoke.com — Tuesday Morning, a retailer of closeout merchandise with stores in Salem and Christiansburg, is opening a third store at Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke. The company has leased a 10,000 square-foot space on the lower level of the shopping center between Check Into Cash and the Virginia ABC store.
Amanda Codispoti Real Estate Reporter, Roanoke Times @amandacodispoti
Tuesday Morning is opening a new store in #Rke. Find out where >>>> http://t.co/Aau1gLMn

Ice cream truck that has knife display asked to leave Roanoke Co. park

roanoke.com — A peddler selling frozen treats - whose ice cream truck also contained a display of knives for sale - was asked to leave Roanoke County's Starkey Park on Saturday. Cave Spring National Little League President Steve Keller on Monday said he was at the baseball park on Saturday when a concerned parent called him about the unauthorized vendor.
Courtney Cutright Education Reporter, Roanoke Times @courtcut
School bus wreck in Botetourt County, north of Fincastle this morning. http://t.co/SolTQMV3
Courtney Cutright Education Reporter, Roanoke Times @courtcut
Ice cream truck with knife display asked to leave @RoanokeCounty park on Satuday #roanoke #swoco http://t.co/SolYon4d