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VA Tech Alumnus Lewis Lanier Brings 50 Years of Cancer Immunotherapy Research to Roanoke

Lewis Lanier ’75 was an undergraduate at Virginia Tech when he took the virology class with Robert C. Bates that would change his career path. “I can still remember the sunshine coming...

Two Exhibitions in Roanoke Explore Appalachian Identity and the Newcomer Experience

A new exhibition at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will bring together regional...

Trinity Commons Community Housewarming and Documentary Screening — April 8 in Roanoke

Restoration Housing invites the community to celebrate the transformation of the historic Trinity United Methodist...

LOVELIFE-Roanoke Plans Prayer Walk Saturday April 4 in Vinton

LOVELIFE-Roanoke to host another PRAYER WALK. This one IS THIS Saturday morning 4/4/2026 - at 9:00am...

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Bold New Luxury Resort on the Strip

Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been a symbol of Florida luxury since 1954, so expectations were...

Red Hat Society’s Mission is Fun, Fellowship, Service

The Red Hat Society is an international membership organization for ladies, age 60-plus. “We spend our pension on Brandy and summer gloves, satin sandals and...

Run for the Arts: Combining Exercise and Art Appreciation

On October 17 you can work up a sweat while also developing a deeper appreciation for public art in Roanoke. That’s courtesy of a...

“Synchronicity” Exhibit at The Water Heater

The Synchronicity exhibition opening for artists Bill (Billy Bob) Beamer and Pamela Rhodes was recently held at The Water Heater, nestled in the neighborhood...

Valley Author has Exclusive Biography of Lynndie England

“Make up your own mind about what happened at Abu Ghraib” says Roanoke Valley author Gary S. Winkler, who has just released a book...

Virginia Tech Faculty to Perform in Chamber Music Masterworks Concert

The University Chamber Music Series of the Virginia Tech Department of Music presents its first concert of the season, Neoclassical Masterworks, under the baton...

Second Juried Art Show for WVTF a Popular Draw

Hundreds of art lovers and public radio fans attended WVTF’s second juried art show last Friday, where they found works from dozens of...