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Two Hokies Reflect on a Lifetime of Metallica Ahead of Lane Stadium Show

Two former Virginia Tech athletes and alumni have been sleeping with one eye open and gripping their pillows tight for the past several months. A dream comes true for both...

Battle of New Market Commemoration Weekend Set for May 17–18

Over May 17-18, the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State...

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...

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...

Roanoke College Jazz And Wind Ensembles To Present Holiday Concert

The Roanoke College Jazz and Wind Ensembles under the direction of Dr. Joseph Blaha will present its annual joint Holiday Concert Thursday, December...

DOWNSIZING – An Exhibit of Art By Kirk and Barbara Norman Lashley

by Cara Ellen Modisett Liminal Alternative Artspace at the Community School for Art and Academics, 302 Campbell Avenue in Roanoke  will feature husband and...

Book Release: The Battle of White Sulphur Springs

Though West Virginia was founded for the purpose of remaining loyal to the Union, severing ties with Virginia, home of the capital of...

Another Foray – Music By River Laker

by Gene Marrano First, let’s get this straight: River Laker, who puts together programs for the Roanoke City Library system, is not a musician...

“Duck And Cover” Examines Nuclear Legacy In The Media

by Gene Marrano Meticulously researched, as were his previous two books, Star-Sentinel contributing writer Melvin E. Matthews Jr. has returned with another tale of...

Texas Tavern Unveils New Painting

Matt Bullington, of the Texas Tavern, and popular local artist Eric Fitzpatrick, pose with Fitzpatrick's latest painting of the famous Texas Tavern.  This...