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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...

A Very Sure Sign of the Holidays

In spite of the record cold the Lenny Marcus Trio heated up the Roanoke City Main library mezzanine Tuesday night providing some classic jazz...

Local Photographer’s Work Increases Pet Adoptions

Vickie Holt, a volunteer photographer at Angels of Assisi Animal Shelter, has taken a photograph that has not only garnered international attention from other...

Virginia Tech Adopts Strategic Plan For The Arts

When Charles W. Steger became president of Virginia Tech in 2000, he announced his desire to enhance the presence and practice of the arts...

Local Theatre Troupe to Premier New Christmas Musical at Dumas Center

A group of local actors, along with Roanoke playwright, composer, and middle school teacher Alex D. Lucas are GIVEing this year. They will premier...

Ken Farmer of Antiques Road Show Fame Visits The Park-Oak Grove

“Time flies when you’re having fun” and thankfully for the 100 or more gathered at The Park-Oak Grove this past Tuesday, Ken Farmer, a...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Review

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presented the second concert in this year's Masterworks series, "Duo-Piano Fireworks," to a nearly full house at the Jefferson Center's...