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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...

Taubman Donates “Big Al Carter” Mural to City

The Taubman Museum of Art approached the Roanoke Arts Commission (RAC) about donating a large scale work to the City of Roanoke. The piece...

Hot Riffs in Big Lick

by Gene Marrano A sellout crowd at the Roanoke Civic Center coliseum found themselves in for a treat last Friday as headliner Brad Paisley returned...

Faith Christian School Students Present Classical Showcase

Faith Christian School, a distinctly Christian and classical K-12 school located in Roanoke County, presented its Classical Showcase last week to audiences totaling over...

“Rise Up Roanoke” Allows Citizens To Participate in Art Project

by Gene Marrano Retired Radford art professor Charlie Brouwer has a thing for ladders – you know, step ladders and the adjustable kind. He’s...

VA Tech / Science Museum Partnership Brings New Opportunities

Officials at Virginia Tech and The Science Museum of Western Virginia have announced today a new partnership to expand and enhance community-based science education. The...

Wiley to Lead Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Virtuosi Group in Blacksburg

by Heather Ducote The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Virtuosi group's performance of "Romantic Strings" will take place at the Squires Student Center Recital Salon on...