Rhett Fleitz News Today

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Berglund Center was filled with first responders as fire officials gathered to celebrate graduates of the Roanoke Regional Recruit Academy. Each day firefighters put their lives at risk to save the lives of others. However, over the last 14 weeks, men and women have been working to learn the skills […]

“Teetotaler Tells Tale of Tippling Tragedy: Suds Suspended in Star City.” Times are trying enough as it is these days without having to tell another mournful story. Yet with a steady hand, here goes. Q: I have a couple of antique bottle openers of uncertain value. One of them is from a Roanoke brewery. What more is known about Virginia Brewing Company? George McConnell Roanoke A: Booze, beer, and bars of Magic City days of yore has been covered in this space before. One contributor to...