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Chick-fil-A breaks ground in Salem

SALEM – Hometown son Shaine Miles, the Chick-fil-A cows and Salem elected officials officially shoveled dirt and gravel with gold-painted shovels today to break ground for the long-awaited restaurant. The free-standing restaurant will be located in front of Kmart on West Main Street, and is expected to open in April, Miles said. Chick-fil-A lovers... »

$90,000 fire at Billy’s Barn traced to heating/air conditioning

HANGING ROCK – A fire that caused an estimated $90,000 to Billy’s Barn today has been traced to the recently opened restaurant’s heating and air conditioning system. Roanoke County fire investigators determined the Nov. 7 fire discovered by an employee shortly before 11:30 a.m. happened after a HVAC component failed, sparked material nearby and... »

Fire attacks Billy’s Barn restaurant

HANGING ROCK – Only months after it opened in the location where it was known for years, a fire broke out in Billy’s Barn Restaurant at Hanging Rock. Roanoke County firefighters responded at 11:25 a.m. today, after an employee called 9-1-1. The restaurant is normally closed on Mondays. There was no immediate word on... »

Billy Miles’ roadhouse Barn is back

SALEM – Those traveling down Thompson Memorial might suddenly find themselves wondering if they haven’t suddenly been transported back in time.  A familiar and much beloved establishment has re-opened its doors: Billy’s Barn in back in business.  The restaurant and lounge, located at 1790 Thompson Memorial Drive, originally opened its doors in 1969.  Billy... »

Billy’s Barn is back

SALEM – Those traveling down Thompson Memorial in the Hanging Rock area might suddenly find themselves wondering if they haven’t suddenly been transported back in time. A familiar and much beloved establishment has re-opened its doors: Billy’s Barn in back in business. The restaurant and lounge, located at 1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., originally opened... »