|
|
Article: LOOKING BACK
- Article from:
- Roanoke Times & World News
- Article date:
- May 4, 2009
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 2009 Roanoke Times & World News. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
1999 (10 years ago)
n "The proposed construction of a 16-screen movie house near
Valley View Mall moved closer to reality with approval Wednesday of
site drawings that situate the large building between homes and a
school. After a blueprint check, construction can begin on what will
be the largest movie theater in Western Virginia."
n "Rainbo Bread bakery's enticing smells will soon tantalize
Roanokers no more. Interstate Bakeries Corp. announced Friday that
the plant will close July 9. Its roots in Roanoke date to 1903. Thus
ends the bread-, roll- and cake-making at a plant that has employed
and fed generations of Roanokers."
n "The best East Coast Hockey League playoff run in Roanoke ...