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Holiday Career & Lifestyle Fair to be held Dec. 28
As the holiday season winds down, the city's Department of Economic Development gears up for one of its major events -- the annual Holiday Career & Lifestyle Fair, to be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center Special Events Center. Now in its sixth year, this free event offers a showcase of both employers and community activities that organizers hope will encourage natives and newcomers alike to recognize Roanoke as a great place to live. Read more about it here, and click the link on the right to view the segment on "Inside Roanoke."
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Safe and Sound
High school students learn about safety, leadership in new academy
Do you wonder if anyone cares about the dangers young people face? Things like texting while driving, or getting involved with drugs and alcohol? Are you concerned no one is teaching teenagers the skills they need to become leaders or how to prepare themselves for job opportunities? The Roanoke Police Department is among the ranks of those who believe students should be given the opportunity to learn about these things. Find out more here. |
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Be a 'Mile Marker'
A new way to stay active and healthy this winter
OK, raise your hand if you're planning to make a New Year's resolution about getting in shape! Like a lot of us, maybe you've pledged to do this before and not quite followed through. Well, Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new program called The Roanoke 100 Miler to offer you a little extra motivation and encouragement to jump-start the new year. Find the full story here, and click the segment title under "Inside Roanoke" to see more. |
