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May/June 2026

May/June 2026

LEAP Opens Brick-and-Mortar Food Store

The LEAP Community Store will sell fresh fruits and vegetables in Roanoke’s West End neighborhood.

Jul 25, 2024
By: RKR

Mannheim Steamroller Announces 2024 Christmas Tour with a Stop in Roanoke!

Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, celebrates over 35 years of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest running concert tour in the entertainment industry.

Jul 24, 2024
By: RKR

Sinkland Farms Hosts 4th Annual Sunflower Festival

Sinkland Farms Sunflower Festival has several different sunflower varieties, five acres of sunflower fields and thousands of blooms.

Jul 23, 2024
By: RKR

First Look: Jaybird Tavern

Our dining writer offers a preview of the newly opened Jaybird Tavern. Owned by Jason Martin of Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill and Sidecar, the spot offers up tavern-style pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, custom cocktails and more.

Jul 22, 2024
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

Virginia Western Welcomes New Nursing Director

Dr. Kelley Pennell has two decades of nursing experience and leadership.

Jul 19, 2024
By: RKR

Nancy Agee: Carilion Lifer Poised to Retire

Writer Dan Smith shares a piece on Carilion Clinic President/CEO Nancy Agee, who recently announced her upcoming retirement. Steve Arner, who was promoted to president in May 2023, will succeed Agee and become president and CEO on Oct. 1.

Jul 17, 2024
By: Dan Smith

Footloose the Musical at Attic Productions

Attic Productions will perform Footloose the Musical at the D. Geraldine Lawson Performing Arts Center in Fincastle, Thursdays through Sundays from August 15 through September 1st.

Jul 16, 2024
By: RKR

O. Winston Link Museum Announces Aug. 17 Festival, Photo Contest

The O. Winston Link Museum will honor its 20th anniversary Aug. 17 with Celebration at the Station festival, lectures and exhibits related to Link’s photography of the last steam train.

Jul 15, 2024
By: RKR

Virginia Western Introduces Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Training at the EnVision Center

For many, this training will be low to no cost, leading to an in-demand career in healthcare.

Jul 11, 2024
By: RKR

All-New SHREK THE MUSICAL Coming to Roanoke as Part of North American Tour

Tony Award® winners Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire revisit score and bookahead of anticipated tour that includes a stop at the Berglund Center!