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Blippi to Rock Out in an All-New Live Band Show with a Special Stop in Roanoke

Global sensation Blippi will delight audiences in Roanoke, Virginia, in an all-new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour, on April 10!

Sinkland Farms Hosts 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms will host its 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival over six weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 - Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family.

Sinkland Farms to Host 2nd Annual Wine Festival

Sinkland Farms will host its 2nd Annual Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22 from 11am-5pm, with wine tastings from Virginia wineries and the local distillery J.H. Bards.

Roanoke College Names New Science Center for Shaun McConnon ’66

The completed science center will be named the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center.

VWCC President Sandel to Retire

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, will retire on June 30, 2025.

Fran Ferguson Retiring from Salem Museum

Fran Ferguson is retiring after seven years as director of the Salem Museum

SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia Western’s Accreditation After Rigorous Review

The 10-year review was completed with no additional reporting required.

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline and HCA LewisGale Presents the Mental Health Summit for Girls

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is happy to announce the 2024 Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls Mental Health Summit, a free event taking place on September 8.

Berglund Center to Bring Modern Rock Heavy-Hitters In This Moment to Roanoke

Berglund Center is excited to bring Grammy nominated, platinum and gold record selling rock group, In This Moment, to Berglund Center on November 9!

Virginia Western Community College Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Focused on Agricultural Technology

Virginia Western was one of 24 community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Mentor-Connect sessions which ultimately led to the College’s successful award for a grant to focus on agricultural technology.

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Blippi to Rock Out in an All-New Live Band Show with a Special Stop in Roanoke

Global sensation Blippi will delight audiences in Roanoke, Virginia, in an all-new live show, Blippi: Join the Band Tour, on April 10!
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Sinkland Farms Hosts 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival

Sinkland Farms will host its 33rd Annual Pumpkin Festival over six weekends (Fri-Sun) Sept 27 - Nov 3, jam-packed with activities, live music, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fun for the whole family.
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Sinkland Farms to Host 2nd Annual Wine Festival

Sinkland Farms will host its 2nd Annual Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22 from 11am-5pm, with wine tastings from Virginia wineries and the local distillery J.H. Bards.
The completed science center will be named the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center.

Roanoke College Names New Science Center for Shaun McConnon ’66

The completed science center will be named the Shaun McConnon Discovery Center.
Dr. Sandel announces his retirement as president of Virginia Western Community College.

VWCC President Sandel to Retire

Dr. Robert H. Sandel, fourth president of Virginia Western Community College, will retire on June 30, 2025.
Fran Ferguson, retiring director.

Fran Ferguson Retiring from Salem Museum

Fran Ferguson is retiring after seven years as director of the Salem Museum
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SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia Western’s Accreditation After Rigorous Review

The 10-year review was completed with no additional reporting required.
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Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline and HCA LewisGale Presents the Mental Health Summit for Girls

Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council is happy to announce the 2024 Operation H.E.R: Strong Minds, Strong Girls Mental Health Summit, a free event taking place on September 8.
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Berglund Center to Bring Modern Rock Heavy-Hitters In This Moment to Roanoke

Berglund Center is excited to bring Grammy nominated, platinum and gold record selling rock group, In This Moment, to Berglund Center on November 9!
The Virginia Western planning team visited Red Sun Farms in Dublin in April 2023 during the proposal planning process and observed the facility’s hydroponic systems.

Virginia Western Community College Awarded National Science Foundation Grant Focused on Agricultural Technology

Virginia Western was one of 24 community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Mentor-Connect sessions which ultimately led to the College’s successful award for a grant to focus on agricultural technology.
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