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VA Tech Alumnus Lewis Lanier Brings 50 Years of Cancer Immunotherapy Research to Roanoke

Lewis Lanier ’75 was an undergraduate at Virginia Tech when he took the virology class with Robert C. Bates that would change his career path. “I can still remember the sunshine coming...

Two Exhibitions in Roanoke Explore Appalachian Identity and the Newcomer Experience

A new exhibition at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will bring together regional...

Trinity Commons Community Housewarming and Documentary Screening — April 8 in Roanoke

Restoration Housing invites the community to celebrate the transformation of the historic Trinity United Methodist...

LOVELIFE-Roanoke Plans Prayer Walk Saturday April 4 in Vinton

LOVELIFE-Roanoke to host another PRAYER WALK. This one IS THIS Saturday morning 4/4/2026 - at 9:00am...

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Bold New Luxury Resort on the Strip

Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been a symbol of Florida luxury since 1954, so expectations were...

Ken Farmer of Antiques Road Show Fame Visits The Park-Oak Grove

“Time flies when you’re having fun” and thankfully for the 100 or more gathered at The Park-Oak Grove this past Tuesday, Ken Farmer, a...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Review

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presented the second concert in this year's Masterworks series, "Duo-Piano Fireworks," to a nearly full house at the Jefferson Center's...

In Spite of Challenges Taubman Museum Director Sees Brighter Future

David Micklenberg’s career in the museum field began when he was seven years old. “My mother hooked me up with a photographer...

“Low Anthem” Reflects Many Influences

They’ve toured with The Avett Brothers, The Swell Season and others. They’ve played in Europe a half dozen or more times, at Bonaroo, Lollapalooza...

Artview Impresses With Variety of Exhibits

The event wasn’t as widely attended as hoped for, but The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge organizers were pleased that Artview: Visions &...

Met Opera Star Brings Roanoke Crowd to Their Feet

Fans of opera and classical music enjoyed a rare appearance at the Jefferson Center on Sunday, Nov 7th, by well known Metropolitan opera star...