Possibility of Ike's Kitchen returning in Lamplighter Mall (Wonju's former location)
I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, but Ike's Kitchen is a sorely missed local favorite. According to Wonju's goodbye and thanks post from July 30, 2023 (here), "...we welcome Ike's Kitchen in our space and hope that you are able to support their family!" I don't want to celebrate prematurely, but I'd be lying if this didn't excite me.
Thermo Fisher Scientific settles with family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine
Thermo Fisher Scientific settles with family of Henrietta Lacks, whose HeLa cells uphold medicine
https://apnews.com/article/henrietta-lacks-hela-cells-thermo-fisher-scientific-bfba4a6c10396efa34c9b79a544f0729
The family of Henrietta Lacks is settling a lawsuit against a biotechnology company it accuses of improperly profiting from her cells.
Roanoke County adopts controversial policy about classroom displays
Roanoke County adopts controversial policy about classroom displays
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/07/28/roanoke-county-adopts-controversial-policy-about-classrooms-displays/
In a unanimous decision, the Roanoke County school board voted Thursday to adopt a new policy saying teachers may not use classroom decorations displaying any political, sociopolitical, or religious belief.
FarmBurguesa has a $5 cheeseburger and waffle fry combo, today only (7/22)
Officials safely remove bear cub from tree on downtown market
Officials safely remove bear cub from tree on downtown market
https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/07/17/police-urge-public-avoid-downtown-after-bear-sighting/
Police are working with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
