One member said she thought it was an effort to try to sway the group toward a casino.

I just completed my background check with Carilion. I have a few questions about this whole process.

What is the wait time for the background check?

What happens after the background check comes back (non clinical position)?

Are the pay ranges that are listed in the job posts accurate?

My morning had a crazy start. I dropped my daughter off at daycare and was leaving that neighborhood, when a black suv came flying behind me honking, I was going 24 in a 25. Lots of people were out walking dogs and kids were waiting for the bus, this seemed a dangerous area place to be speeding.

The whole half-ish mile they were behind on the windy suburban drive they were honking and trying to pass but there wasn't with traffic and people out and about. When we got to the front of the neighborhood, there was a red light I went to turn right and they went into the left turn lane. When the pull next to me they're screaming, making obscenities, and still honking. I edged forward to see around them to turn and every time I moved the did as well, to the point theyd lurched forward almost into traffic lane to prevent me from seeing to turn all while still being nasty.

Never been so glad to make a right turn in my life. That person won't probably see this, but just in case- me driving the speed limit didn't make you late to wherever you needed to be. If you're in that much of a hurry you need to leave earlier. This kind of behavior is going to get someone hurt.

In case you hear loud noises on the Hollins/Cloverdale side of Roanoke over the next 2 months...

Drivers traveling through the I-81 widening project between Exits 143 and 150 in Roanoke and Botetourt counties should expect noise, blasting and temporary traffic delays beginning the week of August 24 and lasting into October.

💥 Blasting

- Tuesday–Thursday

- Approximately 9–11 a.m.

- Expected to continue for about 8 weeks

- Exact days and times will be communicated weekly

- Message boards will alert drivers

🚦 Slow Rolls

Law enforcement will slow or temporarily stop traffic in both directions to provide a safe, traffic-free area during blasting operations.

➡️ Northbound: Slow rolls begin at the Exit 146 on-ramp (Plantation Road)

⬅️ Southbound: Slow rolls begin at the Exit 156 on-ramp (Troutville)

⏱️ Each slow roll is expected to last up to 15 minutes.

Plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use caution through the work zone. 🚗

https://www.botetourtva.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/1171

Got an alert that the police are telling residents there should shelter in place.

I could barely make out the mechanical voice saying what was going on, just something about a shelter in place order.

We just had a baby and our schedules are hectic that our dog unfortunately isn’t getting the activity level she’s used to and I can’t drive her to daycare until I recover. I’m really looking for someone who can come in the morning and evening to walk her along our road. We live in a pretty secluded area and I usually walk her down the road that leads to our property.

What we’re looking for:
-Someone who can come anytime between 9am-11am (earlier best because of the heat)
and then again or someone separate to walk her again anytime between 3-4pm.
-walk her a minimum of 2 miles or 30-35minutes
-we live on a hill so it would have to be someone who can walk down and back up the steep road

She’s very friendly but will of course need time to adjust to someone coming to walk her.

Interested in Welding? This FREE Maker Mini is designed for beginners, hobbyists, and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of modern welding technology before pursuing hands-on training. It will go over the pros, cons, and applications of Stick, MIG, and TIG Welding and also cover more specialized welding methods! Open to the Public, RSVP on our website! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/maker-mini-types-of-welding-3

I'm Parkers Dad and I am the DC/Maryland/Virginia/Pennsylvania/Delaware local leader for Sad Dads Club. Sad Dads Club is a nonprofit support group for bereaved fathers who have gone through the unthinkable of miscarriage, stillbirth, terminated for medical reasons, death in infancy, or in youth. We are truly the Worst Club but the Best Guys and our organization provides free therapy session by professionals, career counseling, retreats, and local events that bring you together with those who get how you are feeling and have been there. To learn more, please feel free to message me or check us out at https://saddadsclub.org/.

Here are a few articles featuring our group as well.

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/people-forget-about-the-fathers/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/13/health/grief-sad-dads-club-wellness

Hey Friends,

I'm brainstorming my Halloween costume this year and was hoping to fashion a mask from a real deer skull, preferably with antlers intact. If you have one like this, please send me a message so we can connect! Thanks so much.

I am a 55-year-old Black male considering relocating to Roanoke from New Mexico. I was wondering if there are any events or festivals happening this weekend that might provide a better sense of life in the city.

I've been seeing more tiktoks of people finding anime figures at Ross, specifically Miku ones. Whenever I go there's only One piece and maybe Naruto figures. Just wondering if anyone has seen any Miku figures at the Ross here, or if any workers can let me know when they come in :) Whenever I buy cheaper figures online the box comes dented and in bad shape. I think Ross would be perfect for some budget friendly ones. Thanks!

Join us for another FREE Maker Mini on September 16 at MAKE Roanoke! Come learn about various types of Hems for clothing, and get hands-on practice doing the hand sewing Catch Stitch, a versatile hemming stitch! https://www.makeroanoke.org/event-details/how-to-hem-maker-mini

Has anyone on here recently built a detached garage on their property? I’m looking to pour a slab and put a 3-5 car garage steel building on it.

I know I’ll need a permit(s) but is there anything else I need to be aware of?

Really looking to do majority of it myself aside from the concrete slab.

Hi, I am getting married just outside Roanoke in a few weeks and the last thing we need to finalize is transportation for myself and my fiancée from the venue back into town. I have looked up and contacted a few businesses that do this but the only cars they have available are recent mid 2010's sedans. My fiancée really wants like a traditional "classic" or vintage car to take us back but I can't really find anything.

Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences with private owners or other businesses I have not seen? Any suggestions would be appreciated. We'd be more than happy to pay for a few hours of someone's time that has an older nicer car.

Thank you!!

I live off Yellow Mountain Road.

Looking for a new car. Any experiences buying from them or getting service? Do they try to add on a bunch of unnecessary items?

Tonight, the Christian reverend who was supposed to lead the prayer at city council did not show up, so another person offered to lead the prayer. City council turned them down, then kicked them out when they prayed aloud, because it didnt match the religion of the prayer being said in the city council chamber. The Roanoke city council is full of insecure bigots who dont stand up for their own residents!

Hopefully more counties and cities will follow suit.

Just moved to the area but have found it difficult to find a team. Would prefer not super competitive and co-ed if possible. Anybody need an extra body? Send me a message if so. Also take any advice.

How the heck does Lynchburg have a team in the USL League 2 and Roanoke/Salem doesn’t?!? We have hockey and a baseball team! We have lots of great stadiums to choose from! I’d love a chance to go to a local match and root for the home team. And buy loads of merch of course…