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Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

A poetry workshop for U.S. military veterans will be held at the City of Roanoke Main Library, 706 South Jefferson Street, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m....

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Striking New Landmark Redefining the Future of 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

Best Minnesota Betting Sites in 2025 – Top 5 MN Online Sportsbooks

With sports fandom running deep in the North Star State, choosing the best Minnesota betting...

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of...

Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Roanoke’s reputation as a great place for biotech was in for a watershed moment when...

North Cross School’s Fishwick a Standout in Arts and Athletics

No matter how great a spring you had this year, chances are Jack Fishwick has you beat. Not only did he earn a spot...

Local Artist is Right on Track with New Exhibit

“To me a good piece of art is something that the artist is willing to share with the world and that people respond to.”...

“Crossing Streets” Is Big Hit At The Grandin

A small-budget, independent movie shot in Roanoke last year debuted at a sold-out Grandin Theatre recently, as the film’s producers continue to look for...

Author With Local Roots Adds to Appalachain Trail Series

The Appalachian Trail Conference and Arcadia Publishing has announced the release of award-winning author and former Roanoke resident Leonard M. Adkins' 20th book, Along...

Roanoke County Accepts Award for Civil War Anniversary

Regional Sesquicentennial Committee Honored at Virginia State Capitol In a ceremony at the Virginia State Capitol, Roanoke County Special Events Coordinator Wendi Schultz accepted a...

Ask The Fish 2.0 Wins Festival People’s Choice Award

The City of Roanoke and Roanoke Arts Commission have announced the Winner of the People's Choice Award in the temporary exhibition AIR (Art in Roanoke) at...