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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...

County Recognized as Best Community for Music Education

Roanoke County Public Schools has again been recognized as one of the nation’s best communities for music education and one of only five...

History Museum Kicks Off Capital Campaign – Offers Free Admission

The History Museum of Western Virginia has announced the final phase of their Capital Campaign: Crossroads of History. To prepare for their relocation...

All Aboard for Roanoke Rail Day

Roanoke’s rail museums are teaming up for Roanoke Rail Day on Saturday May 14 by offering a supersized day of fun for train fans...

Art Grants Will Help Sustain Local Groups

by Gene Marrano Nicholas and Jenny Taubman, who helped kick start fundraising for the museum now named for them with a $15 million donation, recently...

Open Studios Allows Visitors Another Glimpse Into Artist’s World

by Gene Marrano For the 11th year, this time at nine locations around Roanoke, local artists opened their working studios and galleries last weekend for...

Down By The River A Two-Day Happening

Promoter Gary Jackson says this year’s expanded two-day Down By The River concert event on the old Victory Stadium site made sense: instead of...