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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.
Students pose on and around a large maroon "MAROONS" letter sign on a grassy campus hill beside brick buildings.

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.
Virginia Western’s new mural, created by alumnus Corey Thrasher, beautifies the side of Chapman Hall.

Mural Adds Artistic Note to Virginia Western Campus

Alumnus Corey Thrasher creates artwork for side of Chapman Hall.
Black-and-white poster for The Fab Four Beatles tribute show, with four musicians in dark clothes playing guitars and drums.

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute Coming to Berglund Center on September 25th

If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute.
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Google Purchases Land for Potential Data Center in Botetourt County

Google has purchased land zoned for industrial use and data centers in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield.
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Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport Launches Fresh Look for a Growing Region

New name, same gateway: Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport launches a new look for the growing region.
A gala event Saturday, June 14, celebrated Dr. Robert H. “Bobby” Sandel’s educational legacy as he retires after 24 years as president of Virginia Western Community College. Pictured are (from left) Dr. David Doré, chancellor of the Virginia Community College System; Dr. Sandel; and Virginia Western Educational Foundation Board Chair Deborah Petrine, who announced that the Virginia Western Forward Fund has reached its initial $15 million fundraising goal.

VWCC Educational Foundation Reaches $15 Million Goal for Unrestricted Endowment

Milestone announced at June 14 gala honoring Dr. Robert H. Sandel as he retires from Virginia Western presidency.
Several people view trail maps labeled Black XCO and Red XCO on easels at an outdoor plaza.

USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships Courses Revealed

The championships will take place across Carvins Cove, Elmwood Park and Explore Park from July 14-20.
Jonathan D. Puvak was sworn in as President of the Roanoke Bar Association at the association’s 100th Annual Meeting.

Gentry Locke Celebrates Bar Association Leadership and Young Lawyer Award

Gentry Locke partner Jonathan D. Puvak was sworn in as president of the Roanoke Bar Association, and Alicha M. Grubb was awarded the Young Lawyer of the Year Award.
Aerial view of a construction site with bare red-clay earth, parking lots, low buildings, and wooded areas.

Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia Announces Major Expansion with Indoor American Journey Gallery

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia has announced plans for a significant expansion.

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Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.

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