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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...

Authors Read Newly Published Book to Kindergarten Students

Faith Christian School enjoyed having local authors Dr. Mark and Mrs. Kimberly McBride read to the kindergarten students on Tuesday, April 20th. Dr. and...

Open Studios Tour, New Gallery Highlight Local Art Scene

Once again several dozen local artists opened their homes and working studios for the 10th annual “Open Studios” tour over the weekend, welcoming...

2nd Helpings Gallery Recognizes Winners

The artwork of winners Olivia Kershaw Smith, Rosanne Moon and Vikki King in The Rescue Mission’s Fourth Annual Art Collection Competition 2009, was...

Local Writer Gina Holmes Lands Two Book Contracts

In keeping with the cutting edge events of late at the Downtown Library--all Roanokers are invited to check out the upcoming “Party” (Tuesday,...

Cookin’ Cheap Gets Props From NY Times

It may have gone off the air in 2002 (after more than two decades) but “Cookin’ Cheap,” the gag-filled culinary show hosted by...

“Janey” Strikes A Chord With Museum Patrons

There’s still time to view an exhibit at the Eleanor D Wilson Museum, on the Hollins University campus, that director Amy Moorefield says...