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Disney On Ice Visiting Roanoke November 6-9

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments.
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Mic Drop Club Launches Locally to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence

In-person kickoff is Sept. 18 at Olde Salem Brewing in Roanoke and Sept. 17 in Lynchburg at Liberty Mountain Conference Center.
A variety of foods and crafts at the Catawba Valley Farmers Market.

Join Farmers Markets in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Visit your local Blue Ridge Region Farmers Market or check out a new one nearby this National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9!
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Botetourt County Fair Returns August 1–2 with Family Fun, Agriculture and Local Flavor

Celebrate community, agriculture, and family fun at the free 2025 Botetourt County Fair, happening August 1–2 in Buchanan with live music, livestock shows, contests, local food and more.
Visit cleanvalley.org/get-involved for more information and to register.

Pollinator Promenade: Guided Tours Connect Us to Native Plants and Insects

Discover the vital role of native plants and pollinators during Clean Valley Council’s free, family-friendly Pollinator Promenade, a week of guided nature tours across Roanoke, August 4–8.
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Traditional Medicinals Breaks Ground on $47 Million East Coast Manufacturing Facility in Franklin County

A leading botanical wellness company celebrates 50th anniversary milestone with strategic East Coast expansion.
Virginia Western President Laura Treanor and Roanoke College President Frank Shushok Jr. celebrate the new agreement.

Roanoke College & VWCC Partner on New Biotechnology Degree Program

The bachelor’s degree program, in partnership with Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College, is designed to support the region’s fast-growing biotech sector as it creates hundreds of new jobs.
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Shining Bright in the Star City

Miss Roanoke Valley recently placed first runner-up in the Miss Virginia competition and shares her experience and love of the region with our readers.
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Stocked Market’s “Christmas in July” Sale Returns July 25–27

The region’s favorite holiday shopping tradition offers limited-time discounted tickets.
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Meet a Weather Consultant: How NRV Businesses Can Use Local Expertise to Stay Ahead of the Storm

For businesses operating in weather-sensitive industries, partnering with a local weather consultant transforms uncertainty into a strategic advantage.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.