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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 Master Naturalists Enjoy Outing with Dr. Dendro

It was a crisp, clear day on Oct. 22, with the leaves well into their fall color, as several members from the Roanoke...

Serving Thanksgiving Wine for a Variety of Tastes

Turkey Day is notoriously terrifying for the at-home sommelier. Suppose you're into food and wine. Should you flaunt your connoisseurship and create precise pairings...

Roanoke Recognized As Top Ten Digital City

Roanoke has been named among the nation’s Top Ten Digital Cities in a survey involving hundreds of governments across the country since 2001....

Laker to Debut at Kirk Avenue

Until 5 months ago Roanoke's most well known grass roots promoter River Laker had never been in a band nor written a song...

“Joe Green” Tree Honors Opera

The City of Roanoke, along with the Roanoke Arts Commission, Roanoke Public Libraries, Opera Roanoke, and the Harrison Museum of African American Culture...

Galways Receive Standing Ovation

Acclaimed flutists Lady Jeanne Galway, RSO flutist Julee Hichcock, Sir James Galway, and RSO Executive Director Beth Pline are pictured at a reception...