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News quiz: Restaurant matchup! And what is going on in this wedding photo?

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Photo by Stephanie Klein-Davis | The Roanoke Times

 

Earlier this month, we wrote about one Botetourt County couple’s $35,000 dream wedding, which they won at a Roanoke bridal show. Can you guess what the groom is holding in this photo?

Also in this week’s news quiz: We’ll see if you’ve been paying attention to recent foodie headlines.

News quiz: Where was this photo taken?

Rebecca Barnett | The Roanoke Times

Rebecca Barnett | The Roanoke Times

Even if you missed seeing this photo in a Tuesday news story, you might be able to figure out where it was shot.

Take a guess in this week’s local news quiz below …

 

 

 

 

News quiz: Name this local politician … and how well do you know Hokies football headlines?

Associated Press

Associated Press photo

This longtime Southwest Virginia lawmaker made headlines this week … can you name him?

Take the weekly local news quiz below …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News quiz: What’s the story behind this mysterious wall?

Photo by Tom Landon | Special to The Roanoke Times

Photo by Tom Landon | Special to The Roanoke Times

What’s On Your Mind columnist Tom Landon was able to solve the mystery of this random wall you might have spotted next to Green Ridge Recreation Center in north Roanoke County.

Why is it there? Test your memory with our local news quiz below …

 

 

 

News quiz: Can you name the novel featuring this Cave Spring cover girl?

Flutter400This photo of a Cave Spring High School student graces the dust jacket of a young adult science fiction novel by Chicago author Gina Linko. Can you remember the name of the book?

Take the quiz below …

 

 

 

 

News quiz: Can you name Virginia Tech’s big-time, season-opening football opponent?

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News quiz: How did this Roanoke restaurant get its name?

AleHouse500 This week, we reviewed the 1906 Ale House that opened in the former Isaacs Mediterranean restaurant space in Grandin Village. Where did the 1906 come from?

 

Take the quiz below (and if it looks funky, you can always access it directly here.)

Kirsten McGhee, 49, and her husband, David McGhee, 52, of Roanoke, chat with manager Crozier Draper as they enjoy the 21st Amendment IPA beer with their lunch at the 1906 Ale House. Photo by Stephanie Klein-Davis | The Roanoke Times

News quiz: Test yourself on ‘Champagne Supernova,’ pole fitness and Grandin restaurant plans

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Photo by Stephanie Klein-Davis | The Roanoke Times

Peyton, an English springer spaniel bred by a Bedford County couple, placed third for the second year in a row in the sporting group during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York this week. Peyton is also known as Wynmoor Champagne Supernova. Can you name the 1990s rock band that wrote the song “Champagne Supernova”? Take the quiz below …

 

Quiz yourself: How much do you remember about Hokies milk, Roanoke passenger rail, more?

Can you name this state legislator? Take the news quiz!

Can you name this state legislator? Take the news quiz! Photo by Associated Press.

News quiz! How much can you remember about Tyrod, restaurant closings, more?

 

Former Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor leads this week's news quiz. October 2010 file photo by Matt Gentry | The Roanoke TimesFormer Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor leads this week’s news quiz. October 2010 file photo by Matt Gentry | The Roanoke Times

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