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Roanoke’s 2nd Street Bridge Turns Into Waterslide for Summer Fundraiser

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is transforming a bridge into the ultimate 800- foot waterslide as a fundraiser for its Ambassador Program! During WDBJ7’s Star City Slide, participants can enjoy spectacular...

Historian-Led Tour to Mark 161st Anniversary of Battle of New Market

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park...

Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon Set for May 3

Virginia Amateur Sports, in partnership with Kinetic MultiSports, is proud to announce that the 27th...

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert Coming to Roanoke

Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla today announced Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The...

2025 Tavern Stage Summer Music Series Returns to Explore Park

For the third year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks...

Explore Park To Host ‘The Great American Campout’

Whether you’re new to camping or a seasoned pro, everyone is invited to take part in The Great American Campout at Explore Park! Come...

Ray Judd’s Music in The Park to Be Held at Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Smith Mountain Lake State Park will welcome Moneta-based band Common Ground to the beach pavilion stage on June 22, from 8 to 10 p.m....

“If I Could Talk to the Animals” Mill Mountain to Host Inaugural Dr. Zoolittle Day

Have you ever wanted to be a veterinarian? Do you want to learn more about animals and how to take care of them? Get...

VBR TWENTY24 Jennifer Valente Officially Named to the Paris 2024 USA Olympic Team

Virginia's Blue Ridge has announced that Jennifer Valente has officially been named to the 2024 US Olympic team! Jennifer has been an integral member...

Two Virginia Students Earn Top Honors in International Aviation Art Contest

The Commonwealth’s art students are some of the finest in the world. That is not just the opinion of the Virginia Department of Aviation...

Ferrum Bluegrass Jam Performance to Be Broadcast on PBS

On Monday night during the weekly Bluegrass Jam at the Leo Scott Pavilion, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) came to film the live music and...