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Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Roanoke’s reputation as a great place for biotech was in for a watershed moment when Rob Gourdie brought his trademark curiosity and passion to the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute...

Florida Online Casinos – Best Florida Online Gambling Sites (2025)

Florida online casinos and Florida online gambling have exploded in popularity, but not all sites...

Free Streams of Roanoke County High School Bands as “Halftime Live” Returns

Roanoke County Public Schools is proud to announce “Halftime Live” will return for the 2025...

Best Las Vegas Casinos in 2025: Top Nevada Casino Sites

The best Las Vegas casinos have all the razzle-dazzle of the Strip but with the...

Best Background Check Sites for 2025: BeenVerified Picked as the Top Pick for Results, Cost, and Support

In today’s fast-paced world, making informed decisions has never been more important. Whether you're reconnecting...

PROject proJECT Draws Sizeable Crowds Downtown

by Gene Marrano Ever heard of “fire hooping” – a flaming hula-hoop dance routine that held audiences spellbound? What about psychedelic projections, civil raves...

From Prague With Love: SW VA Ballet Impresses in Europe

by Gene Marrano Southwest Virginia Ballet artistic director Pedro Szalay didn’t tell his twelve students, age 14-18, that accompanied him to Prague in the...

Floydfest Doesn’t Happen Overnight

by Elizabeth Matthews Jones It is early June and the dew is heavy on the tall grass of the festival grounds as 40 volunteers...

“Overnight” Puts The Spotlight On Live Theater Once Again

by Gene Marrano Overnight Sensations returned to Mill Mountain Theatre last weekend for a fifth time. It is a frenetic, 24 hour period when writers,...

PROject proJECT Yet Another New Art Wrinkle for Roanoke

by Gene Marrano Roanoke has hosted some unusual takes on art over the past few years, from aerial ballet dancers that performed while suspended high...

“Salem After 5” Rocks with Soul

by Mary E. Campagna If you’ve ever enjoyed the sounds of Earth Wind and Fire, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Kool and the Gang, or...