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Friendship Announces New Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Directors

Friendship, a leader in senior living and rehabilitation services in Southwest Virginia, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lucian Grove as chair and Dr. Nathaniel L. (NL) Bishop as vice chair of its board of directors.

Country Music Icons ALABAMA Announce Live Show at Berglund Center Coliseum

The legendary ALABAMA, one of the most celebrated bands in country music history, is bringing their timeless hits and electrifying energy to the Berglund Center Coliseum on Thursday, September 11, 2025 with very special guest Exile.

Virginia Western Nursing Program Gains Continuing Accreditation Through 2032

For the second consecutive year, 100% of program graduates pass the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first attempt.

USA Cycling Spins Into Town

The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships are making their way to Virginia’s Blue Ridge, with the race taking place July 14-20.

Melrose Plaza Announces Grand Opening for The Excel Center

Virginia's first adult high school opens August 25 at The Excel Center.

Nominations Open for 2025 Kendig Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the Perry F. Kendig Arts and Culture Awards program, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.

AEW Makes its Live Television Debut in Roanoke with AEW Collision at the Berglund Center

Be a part of the action as All Elite Wrestling makes its live television debut in Roanoke, VA with “AEW: Collision” at the Berglund Center on Saturday, August 9th.

Mountain Lake Lodge to Hold Annual ‘Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival’ on August 16

The award-winning Mountain Lake Lodge will hold its annual Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival on Saturday, August 16.

Military Friendly Survey Recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation

This designation affirms the College's dedication to creating a welcoming, accessible and resource-rich environment tailored to the needs of the military community.

Carilion Clinic Launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia

Carilion Clinic announced its Reaching Far, Caring Close campaign, an effort to raise $100 million to support the construction of the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center.

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Dr. Lucian Grove

Friendship Announces New Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Directors

Friendship, a leader in senior living and rehabilitation services in Southwest Virginia, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Lucian Grove as chair and Dr. Nathaniel L. (NL) Bishop as vice chair of its board of directors.
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Country Music Icons ALABAMA Announce Live Show at Berglund Center Coliseum

The legendary ALABAMA, one of the most celebrated bands in country music history, is bringing their timeless hits and electrifying energy to the Berglund Center Coliseum on Thursday, September 11, 2025 with very special guest Exile.
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted Continuing Accreditation status through 2032 to the Nursing Program at Virginia Western Community College.

Virginia Western Nursing Program Gains Continuing Accreditation Through 2032

For the second consecutive year, 100% of program graduates pass the NCLEX-RN licensure exam on their first attempt.
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USA Cycling Spins Into Town

The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships are making their way to Virginia’s Blue Ridge, with the race taking place July 14-20.
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Melrose Plaza Announces Grand Opening for The Excel Center

Virginia's first adult high school opens August 25 at The Excel Center.
John and Bill Kendig, sons of noted art connoisseur Perry Kendig.

Nominations Open for 2025 Kendig Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the Perry F. Kendig Arts and Culture Awards program, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.
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AEW Makes its Live Television Debut in Roanoke with AEW Collision at the Berglund Center

Be a part of the action as All Elite Wrestling makes its live television debut in Roanoke, VA with “AEW: Collision” at the Berglund Center on Saturday, August 9th.
Mountain Lake Lodge – known as Kellerman’s in the classic movie “Dirty Dancing” – will hold its annual “Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival” on August 16th.

Mountain Lake Lodge to Hold Annual ‘Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival’ on August 16

The award-winning Mountain Lake Lodge will hold its annual Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival on Saturday, August 16.
Brandon Snead (right) serves as VERITAS Veteran Liaison at Virginia Western Community College, helping provide support through the Military Student Center. Virginia Western has been recognized with a Silver Designation in the Military Friendly Survey.

Military Friendly Survey Recognizes Virginia Western with Silver Designation

This designation affirms the College's dedication to creating a welcoming, accessible and resource-rich environment tailored to the needs of the military community.
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Carilion Clinic Launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia

Carilion Clinic announced its Reaching Far, Caring Close campaign, an effort to raise $100 million to support the construction of the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center.
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