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Hollins University To Host USA Cycling Event, July 14, 2025

Hollins University, the City of Roanoke, and Roanoke County are teaming up to present the 2025 and 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships, hosted by Virginia’s Blue...

Checking Out America’s Biggest Casino in Oklahoma – Winstar Casino & Resort

Who would have thought that America’s biggest casino isn’t in Las Vegas or Atlantic City?...

Pamplin Park’s Independence Day Celebration Returns

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will celebrate America's...

Trying My Luck at the World’s Most Luxurious Casino in Baden Baden

As someone who loves playing casino games, I’ve always been fascinated by Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel,...

Best European Betting Sites – Top EU Online Sportsbooks for 2025, Rated By Experts

Europe is one of the best places in the world for sports betting. While laws...

Virginia Tech Comes Alive With Summer programs, Cultural Events

by Catherine Doss Virginia Tech will be alive this summer with cultural events, camps, conventions, exhibits, and professional development programs that will bring thousands...

Memorial Day Means Gardening for Many

Get out the shovel and trowels – its Memorial Day weekend annd that means gardening for many.  Spend a bit more time getting...

Fulbright Winner To Explore Culture in India

by Jean Elliott Nicole Faut admits to being raised in a dark, colorless world. She watched her mother nurse her baby sister while high...

CVB Keynote Speaker David Baldacci Captivates Audience

Featured speakers included #1 New York Times Bestselling Author David Baldacci, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and First Lady of Virginia Maureen McDonnell Industry leaders and...

Local Colors To Feature Poland

Roanoke's annual Local Colors Festival is just around the corner - taking place Saturday May 19 in Elmwood Park, from 11 a.m. to...

Roanoke Students Transform 1939 Pontiac Into Electric-Powered Vehicle

A Roanoke College student organization that explores alternative energy sources is restoring a classic car by converting it from gas to electric power....
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