News Releases
The latest new releases from the Office of Public Information appear below.
Past news releases are posted in Adobe PDF format.
For more information, contact:
Teresa Hamilton Hall, Director
Office of Public Information
(540) 772-2010
thall@roanokecountyva.gov
Camping World Announces Grand Opening in Roanoke County
August 15, 2008 (Roanoke County) – Camping World, the nation’s largest and fastest growing RV and outdoor retailer, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest retail store and RV sales SuperCenter in Roanoke, Virginia, named Camping World of Roanoke.
Located at 8198 Gander Way just off Exit 146 on Interstate 81, the brand new expansive Camping World facility provides customers all of their RV Sales, outdoor recreation, camping and service needs in a one-stop shopping destination.
“We are very excited to open our newest location in Roanoke, Virginia,” said Marcus Lemonis, Chairman & CEO of Camping World. “This area is an outdoor paradise in the heart of the mountains. Our customers will truly enjoy the wealth of attractions, festivals, and rich history the Roanoke Valley offers. The Roanoke opening will be followed by openings in North Carolina and Iowa planned for 2009.”
To kick off the ten-day grand opening celebration, Camping World of Roanoke held a public ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 am, Thursday, August 14 with local Chamber of Commerce members and city and county officials.
“We are looking forward to being a part of the Roanoke community,” said Camping World RV Sales of Roanoke General Manager Nick Breese. “With its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Carvins Cove Natural Reserve and Jefferson National Forest, this community with so many natural attractions is an ideal location for our customers.”
The Camping World retail store offers over 8,000 RV, outdoor and camping products. Camping World RV Sales offers unmatched pricing of top RV manufacturers, including a vast selection of travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes. For more information, visit www.campingworld.com.
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News Release: Camping World Grand Opening
For more information, contact:
Jill Loope, Assistant Director
Department of Economic Development
(540) 772-2124
jloope@roanokecountyva.gov
Roanoke County and Recreation Foundation
Dedicate Field to Fallen Soldier and His Late Father
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August 12, 2008 (Roanoke County, VA) - On Tuesday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, community leaders and county staff dedicated the main football field at Darrell Shell Park in memory of both Jesse Clowers, Sr. and his son, Jesse Clowers, Jr.
Jesse Clowers, Sr. dedicated countless hours to the athletic programs of the Cave Spring Recreation Foundation, coaching and mentoring numerous youth during his many years of involvement with the football program. Jesse Clowers, Sr. passed away in 1994. At the time, Jesse, Jr., was just 14 years-old but quickly began to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Jesse, Jr., like his father, loved his family, friends, the community, and athletics. Indeed he spent many years as a young boy playing football at Darrell Shell Park. Jesse, Jr. went on to play football for Cave Spring High School and later proudly served as a cheerleader for the Virginia Tech Hokies. After graduation from Virginia Tech, Jesse, Jr. joined the United States Army in 2004 and was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant and Green Beret with the U.S. Army Special Forces.
On Tuesday, Roanoke County and the Cave Spring Recreation Foundation joined the community to formally dedicating the main football field at Darrell Shell Park in memory of both father and son on the one year anniversary of Jesse, Jr.’s death. Jesse, Jr. was killed in action in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan on August 12, 2007 at the age of 27. He was a beloved son, husband, father of two young children, uncle, friend, and member of the community.
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News Release: Clowers Field Dedication
For more information, contact
Teresa Hamilton Hall, Director
Office of Public Information
(540) 772-2010
thall@roanokecountyva.gov |
Above: The Board of Supervisors presented the Clowers |