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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.

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.

Celebrate Safely: Roanoke Fire-EMS Shares Safety Tips for July 4th Weekend

Roanoke Fire-EMS shares tips for safely celebrating the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend.

Tiffany Hinton Named Hollins Acting Vice President for Student Success, Well-Being and Belonging

Hollins University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany R. Hinton, Ed.D., as acting vice president for Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging, effective Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Gentry Locke Raises Over $31,000 to Fight Hunger Across Virginia in the 2025 Legal Food Frenzy

Thanks to the generosity and creativity of attorneys and staff, Gentry Locke raised over $31,000 in the 2025 Legal Food Frenzy competition.

2025 Take Pride in SML Cleanup Days Net 26 Tons of Debris

Community volunteers collected more than 26 tons of debris as part of the 37th Annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days.

Roanoke College Offers Campus Tours, Admissions Sessions for Virginia Private College Week

Prospective college freshmen, transfer students and their families are invited to visit Roanoke College as part of Virginia Private College Week during July 21-26, 2025.

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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.
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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.

Celebrate Safely: Roanoke Fire-EMS Shares Safety Tips for July 4th Weekend

Roanoke Fire-EMS shares tips for safely celebrating the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend.
Tiffany Hinton

Tiffany Hinton Named Hollins Acting Vice President for Student Success, Well-Being and Belonging

Hollins University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany R. Hinton, Ed.D., as acting vice president for Student Success, Well-Being, and Belonging, effective Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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Gentry Locke Raises Over $31,000 to Fight Hunger Across Virginia in the 2025 Legal Food Frenzy

Thanks to the generosity and creativity of attorneys and staff, Gentry Locke raised over $31,000 in the 2025 Legal Food Frenzy competition.
Volunteers from SML USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 81 take a break after clearing leaves, branches and other debris from the shoreline during a Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake cleanup event in May.

2025 Take Pride in SML Cleanup Days Net 26 Tons of Debris

Community volunteers collected more than 26 tons of debris as part of the 37th Annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days.
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Roanoke College Offers Campus Tours, Admissions Sessions for Virginia Private College Week

Prospective college freshmen, transfer students and their families are invited to visit Roanoke College as part of Virginia Private College Week during July 21-26, 2025.
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