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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...

“…3…2…1…Happy Bouncy Ball New Year!”

3rd Annual Bouncy Ball Drop at Science Museum of Western Virginia The Science Museum of Western Virginia (SMWV) will once again bring mayhem and...

Blue Ridge PBS Viewers Welcome International Stars

Celtic Woman is coming back to the Roanoke Valley in March 2011, returning just one year after launching their nationwide tour here with three...

RSO Holiday Pops Concert Brings Christmas Cheer

The annual Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops concert is one of the most popular of the year and this year's was certainly one of...

Roanoke ‘Baby Star’ Comes Home to the Virginia Museum of Transportation

In the same year that the Mill Mountain Star first shared its glow with the Roanoke Valley, one hundred “baby stars” were made to...

Branch Family Holds Annual Open House

Every year Roanoke sculptor Betty Branch opens the doors of her working studio on Warehouse Row (Norfolk Avenue downtown) for a few days in...

New Arts Council Director Wants To Listen

The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge has a new executive director, although she is a familiar face. Rhonda Morgan (nee Hale) was elevated...