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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...

Rollin’ “Down By The River” With A Full Day Of Music

The first outdoor concert staged by Kirk Avenue Music Hall on the former Victory Stadium site (featuring John Hiatt) was a success in...

Hollywood Comes To The Library

On Friday, June 25th, the normally hushed halls of the Roanoke City Library echoed with the clash of swords and the crack and...

New Vintage Wheels for Transportation Museum

It’s been a good few weeks for the Virginia Museum of Transportation in downtown Roanoke. Two weekends ago they were packed on a...

Hollins Art Student Going Places

Recent Hollins University graduate Hannah Doss (Bachelor’s in Fine Arts) used to draw horses while growing up in Franklin County. Lately, the human...

Permaculture: Philosophy Addresses Lifestyle and Use of Resources

Most people don’t know the definition of “Permaculture,” but area activist Ron McCorkle believes that we need it more than we know.  He...

Gail Tansill Lambert Receives Fiction Award

Roanoke Valley Pen Women member and Roanoke Star Sentinel contributor Gail Lambert has won Honorable Mention in the 2010 Leapfrog Fiction Contest. Her...