Parking At McAfee Knob Trailhead on Route 311 To Close During Bridge Construction
Pedestrian bridge construction to start in late 2023 / be completed by late 2024
As part of a project to construct a new pedestrian bridge to carry the Appalachian Trail over Route 311 (Catawba Valley Drive) in Roanoke County, parking at the McAfee Knob trailhead will close on Nov. 30....
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Blacksburg Master Chorale to Present Momentous Performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’
The voices of more than 90 singers will fill the Moss Arts Center’s theatre when the Blacksburg Master Chorale presents one of the most...
If You Are Trapped In Debt Here Is What You Need To Do
Do you feel like you've been stuck in an endless cycle of debt? If so, it can be overwhelming to face the reality that...
SERWAN ZANGANA: I Pray No Law Enforcement Officer Or Soldier Engages In Gunfire
As a routine on my days off, the other morning I stopped by Panera Bread for a coffee and breakfast. As often happens, I...
Efficiency Makes A Poor Goal For Life
Thomas Merton was once asked to diagnose the leading spiritual disease of our time.
Merton's answer? “Efficiency.”
Huh?!
“From the monastery to the Pentagon, the place has...
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“Girls On The Run,” Encouraging Girls To Find Their Potential, Finishes Season
Approximately 280 people, including 180 girls, participated in the "Girls on the Run" 5K at Hollins University property on Saturday, Dec. 2. Girls on the Run is a nation-wide program that empowers young girls to build a mental and physical confidence and prepares them for challenges and success in life.
On that morning, the colorful...
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Ferrum College Offers Affordable Online Courses for Students
Ferrum College offers affordable courses for students to take online to either get ahead in their coursework or to improve their GPAs. The courses are available to full-time Ferrum students as well as non-Ferrum students.
This winter, the College is offering over 40 five week courses for students to choose from. In the Spring, students...
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Roanoke’s Star City Reads Initiative Recognized with 2022-23 Pacesetter Honors
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading recognized Roanoke’s Star City Reads initiative with 2022–23 Pacesetter Honors. Launched in 2010, the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) is a collaborative effort of funders, nonprofit partners, business leaders, government agencies, states, and communities across the nation to ensure that more children from low-income families succeed in school and...