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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...

Chamber Orchestra Tour Blends Young Musicians From China and Virginia

Young musicians from China and the United States are collaborating on an upcoming chamber orchestra tour, the International Journey of Strings. A Feb. 5...

Blue Ridge PBS Celebrates Roanoke Arts With Special Broadcast

Blue Ridge PBS premieres “On the Road: Roanoke Arts”  a program that will remind viewers of the creative talent and vibrant arts organizations that...

Van Gogh, Other Masterpieces on Display at RU

Community leaders and officials from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and Radford University gathered on Thursday evening, Jan. 20, for a preview...

Making Friends Without Facebook

Children’s Book Teaches Kids About Friendships Outside of Cyberspace Back when Marilyn Randall was a kid, she didn’t have to send a friend...

$50K Contributed for Station Restoration

Almost 10 years after the historic Virginian Railway station at Williamson Road and South Jefferson Street was nearly destroyed by fire, the restoration...

Acclaimed Artist Jane Lillian Vance To Premier New Works at Gallery Opening in Downtown Roanoke

Artist, Jane Lillian Vance, announced plans to premiere several recently completed works at the February 3rd public opening of her new gallery located at...