2026 Faces Of Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Welcome to the third edition of FACES of Virginia’s Blue Ridge!
A Community of Care
We celebrate local healthcare leaders, educators, and community impact.
Botetourt County Celebrates Courthouse Construction Milestone with Topping Off Ceremony
Botetourt County and Jamerson-Lewis Construction host a ceremonial “Topping Off” celebration marking a major milestone in the construction of the new Botetourt County Circuit Courthouse.
Showtimers Presents “The Drowsy Chaperone”
Showtimers Community Theatre is pleased to present its production of the musical “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
Volunteer Monitoring Confirms SML Remains Clean and Safe for Recreation
The Smith Mountain Lake Association Water Quality Monitoring program reports that the lake remains clean and safe for recreation.
Virginia Western Revamps IT Program, Adds AI Focus and Radford Pathway
Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree.
Angels of Assisi to Host First-Ever Summer Mega Adoption Event at Berglund Center
Angels of Assisi is inviting the community to find a new best friend at its first-ever Summer Mega Adoption Event, on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berglund Center Special Events Center.
Mountain Star Herbals Opens in Downtown Roanoke
Mountain Star Herbals celebrates its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to open downtown Roanoke’s first herb, spice, and tea shop.
George’s Flowers Prepares to Bloom in a New Home on Ogden Road
The multi-award-winning Roanoke florist unveils plans for expanded floral marketplace, educational workshops, and a new customer experience after more than 45 years serving the Roanoke Valley.
Boaters Asked to Go Slow for SML Fireworks Celebrations
SMLA continues its no-wake fireworks boating safety tradition.