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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...

The “Mary Project” Aids Family of William Fleming Student

Composer and lyricist Dana “Grace” Franklin Pannell couldn’t recall exactly how many Christian-themed productions she has put together over the years.  “Ten to...

Local Group Hits the Movie Big Time with “Yeah Yeah Yeah”

The local pop-rock group “My Radio” recently scored a major coup -- their song “Yeah Yeah Yeah” was chosen for the soundtrack of...

“Bike Rack #9” Joins City’s Growing Public Art Collection

The Roanoke Arts Commission (RAC) has announced the addition of a work of public art to the downtown area. Artist John Wilson of Wilson...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and David Stewart Wiley Renew Contract

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce that Music Director and Conductor David Stewart Wiley has signed a contract renewal through 2013 and...

Roanoke’s Music Scene: From Down By Downtown… to Down By The River

Members of the Creative Connectors STAR group, with help of local promoter Gary Jackson, musician Cyrus Pace, and others, held what they hope...

Rescue Mission Art Show Features Wide Variety of Talent

For the past five years the Roanoke Rescue Mission has held a juried art show, with the winning entries donated to the shelter’s...