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Since last fall, Roanoke has been piloting a new road layout on Williamson Road, between Pocahontas Avenue and Angell Avenue.

Roanoke’s Entertainment District Focus Group is finished with discussions that started in January — prompted by a goal to have a fair and thorough assessment of the Berglund Center’s future, with or without a casino.

Step away from those phones and other devices, at least for half a day … The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association presents its 2nd Annual “Commonwealth Day of Play,” this Saturday at the Brookside Par 3 golf course.

Val Brown on The Mountain.Live Announces the Commonweath Day of Play event on August 8th.

Val Brown on The Mountain.Live Announces the Commonweath Day of Play event on August 8th.

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association is co-hosting, along with the Governor's Office, the 2nd Annual Commonwealth Day of Play to be held at Brookside Par 3 Golf Course on Saturday, August 8 from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (GWRABA) announced the official dates of the 2026 Restaurant Week on Williamson Road for March 17-24. This year’s event is proudly presented by lead sponsor HomeTrust Bank, with additional support from Appalachian Power –Take Charge Program, Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, and Branch Management Corp.

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Chris Conner and Val Brown talk about the upcoming Great Bourbon and BBQ Tasting of Virginia 2025.

Thanks to Chris Conner at The Mountain.live for the great interview on 5/28/25. Val Brown talks about the Golf Tournament, facade grants, and more.