Old hotel goes dark for repair

Old hotel goes dark for repair

An aging Roanoke Valley hotel has closed for renovations. The former Airport Plaza Hotel will reemerge later this year as a budget-priced establishment called Spark under the Hilton umbrella, according to Kalyan Hospitality of Glen Allen. Kalyan’s project manager Cedric Johnson said he immediately closed the establishment upon its purchase in October. Two of its … Read more

Fans get tough love with new sports rules

Fans get tough love with new sports rules

Bismarck Public Schools went on the offensive last week before the Class AA Boys and Girls State Basketball Tournament in Bismarck. It issued a statement urging respectful fan behavior at sporting events. The statement was prompted by recent reports in the state of racial harassment of players. The North Dakota High School Activities Association has … Read more

Flutist featured in latest Quincy Concert Band performance | Music

Flutist featured in latest Quincy Concert Band performance | Music

International prize-winning flutist Rose Bishop will be the featured soloist as the Quincy Concert Band presents “Americana” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The band will feature Bishop, principal flutist of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, in a brand new flute concerto by Alan Theisen, and commissioned by Bishop. “L’histoire … Read more

RV campers staying in good spirits

RV campers staying in good spirits

Brady’s Distillery in Roanoke, AmRhein’s Wine Cellars in Bent Mountain, and Fables & Feathers Winery in Goodview welcome RV campers for overnight stays, according to Harvest Hosts. Harvest Hosts charges RV campers $99 a year in exchange for the opportunity park and spend a night at farms, museums, breweries, wineries and distilleries in its 5,000-host … Read more

Lady Raiders move up to second in latest poll – Bowling Green Daily News

Lady Raiders move up to second in latest poll – Bowling Green Daily News

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Make a change for better health in the new year | News

Make a change for better health in the new year | News

By Melissa Dengler Have you set an intention to make better choices around diet and exercise in the new year? Kudos for recognizing a change needs to be made and committing to it! As you begin to adopt new, healthier behavior, remember that change is a process. Be kind and patient with yourself. It takes … Read more

Jodie Foster: ‘Gen Z are really annoying in the workplace’ | Entertainment News

Jodie Foster: ‘Gen Z are really annoying in the workplace’ | Entertainment News

Jodie Foster says Generation Z can be “really annoying” to work with. Although the 61-year-old actress advocates for the younger generation and does a lot of mentoring, she admitted she still finds Gen Z, usually referred to as those born between 1997 and 2012, frustrating to work with. She told The Guardian newspaper: “They’re really … Read more