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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? Or… Texas? Not at all; it’s nestled right in the heart of Thackerville, Oklahoma –...

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...

Hello Summer Festival Returns to Green Hill Park June 20

The Hello Summer Festival returns to Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park on Friday, June 20...

Downtown “Art By Night” Tour

"Art By Night,"  held the first Friday of each month, is a self-guided tour which includes 13 art galleries in downtown Roanoke that...

Piedmont Attendants Back In Uniform One Last Time

by Gene Marrano Flight attendants for defunct Piedmont Airlines will gather at the 419 West restaurant in southwest Roanoke County this Sunday (Sept. 11)...

Author’s Second Novel Examines A Fractured Marriage

by Gene Marrano Roanoke author Gina Holmes had a hit on her hands with her first novel, “Crossing Oceans,” which became a bestseller on...

Actress Kathy Garver Bringing ‘Love Letters’ to Roanoke

Kathy Garver, who is best-known for playing Cissy on the classic CBS sitcom "Family Affair," will co-star in a special, one-time-only performance of...

Valley Tourism Gets Significant Boost From Lt. Governor

by Beverley Amsler Tourism is big business in Virginia, supporting more than 200,000 jobs and providing $17.1 billion in annual revenue statewide.  It also...

Festival of India Lively Affair

by Gene Marrano Elmwood Park came alive last weekend with an exotic flair as the Festival of India returned with Indian culture, displayed though...