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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...

Grammy Winner to Pay Tribute to Legendary Billie Holiday

Hot off the February 2 release of her latest album, “Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee,” Grammy and Tony...

Kennedy Center Program Manager to be Keynote Speaker

John Abodeely, Program Manager of National Partnerships in Education at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will serve as Keynote...

Roanoker Jason McNeil Discovers Screen Writing Career in Hollywood

Native Roanoker Jason William McNeil is somewhat of an enigma…who is gaining recognition in Hollywood circles, both for his ability in front of...

Roanoke Children’s Theatre Combines Food and Fun in School Play

The fifth graders at Herman L. Horn Elementary recently spent a week having all sorts of fun and learning in the process as...

Animal Lovers Use Art to Support SPCA’s “Best In Show”

Some animals are natural-born models.  And what owner doesn't enjoy taking pictures of their pet? For the fifth year, the Roanoke Valley SPCA...

Marginal Arts Back for Third Year

“Crazy, underrated artists, and loonies” -- That’s part of the description meant in fun found on the website for some of the people...