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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...

Music Therapy Hits High Note With Community Choir

Every Thursday evening for an hour and a half, the performance hall at Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District comes alive with the sound...

Adventure Saturday at Explore Park is Saturday, April 27

Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host a full day of expanded family activities on Saturday, April 27! Adventure Saturday will feature Treetop Quest, river...

Your Guide to Kyrgyzstan’s Alpine Ala Kul Lake Hiking Trail

Ala Kul Lake, a jewel of the Terskey Alatau Mountain range in Kyrgyzstan, sits over 3,500 meters above sea level. This stunning alpine lake...

Adventure Into The Great Outdoors on Greenways and Trails in The Salem Area

The Roanoke Valley abounds in rich, natural settings. Fortunately, the area hosts a robust system of greenways and trails waiting to be explored. Russ...

Forest Service Hosts Kids Fishing Day 

The USDA Forest Service, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, will host Kids Fishing Day Saturday, May 4, 2024 at two...

Ferrum College Theatre Arts Perform Joseph and the Amazing Tecnicolor Dreamcoat

From April 11-14, under the Ferrum College School of Arts and Humanities, the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre and Ferrum College Theatre Arts performed "Joseph...