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Checking Out America’s Biggest Casino in Oklahoma – Winstar Casino & Resort

Who would have thought that America’s biggest casino isn’t in Las Vegas or Atlantic City? Or… Texas? Not at all; it’s nestled right in the heart of Thackerville, Oklahoma –...

Pamplin Park’s Independence Day Celebration Returns

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will celebrate America's...

Trying My Luck at the World’s Most Luxurious Casino in Baden Baden

As someone who loves playing casino games, I’ve always been fascinated by Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel,...

Best European Betting Sites – Top EU Online Sportsbooks for 2025, Rated By Experts

Europe is one of the best places in the world for sports betting. While laws...

Hello Summer Festival Returns to Green Hill Park June 20

The Hello Summer Festival returns to Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park on Friday, June 20...

Barcelona Institute of Gospel to Perform at Virginia Tech’s Kentland Farm

The Barcelona Institute of Gospel will perform at Virginia Tech's Kentland Farm on Wednesday, July 15 from 4 to 8 p.m.This is the first...

Roanoke College Alumni Release Books

Two Roanoke College alumni have recently released books while another Roanoke alumni is in the process of publishing a memoir. Corbin M. Wright, a...

Sinking Creek Releases First CD

Several Roanoke area musicians have teamed up to form Sinking Creek, recently releasing their first CD, “Fast Asleep.”  Songwriter-acoustic guitarist Lance Smith, bassist Jake...

2009 Kendig Awards

The latest Perry F. Kendig Award ceremony “Bravos and Brushstrokes,” was held at the Taubman Museum of Art last Wednesday. Nine individuals or businesses...

Roanoker Pens a “Revolutionary” Ghost Story

Roanoker Walt Mayes, a retired counselor for the Virginia Department of Corrections, recently released his first novel, “Hungate’s Ghost,” set in the 1770’s. Peter...

It’s No Bull… Local Production is Going Overseas

Local puppeteer Philip Hatter of Thistledown Puppets and local teacher/author Alex Lucas are making waves in the Mediterranean this summer with their recently produced...