Roanoke Times News Quiz For April 26

1. True or false: Carilion Clinic is the region's largest private employer.

True

False

True. For the first time since 2007, Carilion Clinic turned a profit in the most recently completed fiscal year. As the region’s largest private employer, Carilion did not significantly cut back on employment or health care services during the lean years since 2007, a period in which its net assets declined dramatically. In fact, it did the opposite, and officials hope the new clinic model and other growth initiatives will pave the way for more years in the black.
Related story: Carilion Clinic posts first profit since 2007
http://www.roanoke.com/news/business/1860806-12/carilion-clinic-posts-first-profit-since-2007.html

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

Bubble shooter

Potato cannon

Nimbus 2000 (Harry Potter broomstick)

Electric guitar

Heather Hoprich and Scott Blessard celebrated their vows by firing a potato cannon at the end of the ceremony. Related story: Bridal show winners hold special day http://www.roanoke.com/news/1856401-12/bridal-show-winners-hold-special-day.html

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3. This week, Roanoke College cut down a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by its founding president in 1855. What was the tree's name?

Maxey

Miller

Bittle

The so-called Bittle Tree, a massive tulip poplar planted on the front quad at Roanoke College by founding president the Rev. David Bittle in 1855, was too brittle and unstable to safely continue its watch over the Salem campus. Related story: Roanoke College’s venerable tree ready for its final bow

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4. In our story about the new food offerings at Salem Memorial Ballpark, we learned what the biggest selling menu item was. Name it.

Chicken tenders

Hot dogs

Popcorn

Nachos

Related story: Salem Memorial Ballpark offers up more than just your basic hot dog
http://www.roanoke.com/living/food/frontburner/1864239-12/salem-memorial-ballpark-offers-up-more-than-just.html

Explanation

Related story: Salem Memorial Ballpark offers up more than just your basic hot dog
http://www.roanoke.com/living/food/frontburner/1864239-12/salem-memorial-ballpark-offers-up-more-than-just.html

5. Have you been paying attention to recent foodie news? See if you can match up these restaurants/food stores with their *new* locations.

Cedars Lebanese Restaurant

Bojangles

Dumpling shop Marco & Luca

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint

Mamma Maria’s

Seafood Charlie’s

Related stories:
Cedars Lebanese Restaurant nears opening: http://blogs.roanoke.com/storefront/2013/04/cedars-lebanese-restaurant-nears-opening/

Bojangles construction to start within two weeks
http://blogs.roanoke.com/storefront/2013/04/bojangles-construction-to-start-within-two-weeks/

Charlottesville-based dumpling shop Marco & Luca to open location in downtown Roanoke
http://www.roanoke.com/news/business/1870586-12/charlottesville-based-dumpling-shop-marco--luca-to-open.html

Jack Brown’s now open in former Ernie’s spot
http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/2013/04/jack-browns-now-open-in-former-ernies-spot/

Mamma Maria’s coming to Roanoke
http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/2013/04/mamma-marias-coming-to-roanoke/

Seafood vendor expands to storefront
http://blogs.roanoke.com/storefront/2013/04/retail-roundup-seafood-vendor-expands-to-storefront/

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