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Carilion Clinic, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, and Feeding Southwest Virginia announce on Thursday, April 4, 2024, the opening of the first clinic-based food pantry dedicated to serving cancer patients undergoing treatment. Located within Carilion’s Cancer Center, the facility is a shared space where patients can consult with top oncologists from both medical institutions. This initiative aims to provide crucial nutritional support tailored to the specific needs of cancer patients.

First Clinic-Based Food Pantry Opens in Carilion’s Cancer Center

Carilion Clinic, Blue Ridge Cancer Care and Feeding Southwest Virginia partner to launch first clinic-based food pantry for cancer patients.
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Event at Rockledge Mansion to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia

On Friday, April 12, community leaders and influencers will gather at the Rockledge Mansion to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia.
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Koe Wetzel Embarking on Headlining Damn Near Normal World Tour in Celebration of New Music

Koe Wetzel is taking the Damn Near Normal Tour to Berglund Center on September 5th with Treaty Oak Revival & Tanner Usrey. Tickets on sale this Friday!
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Brit Floyd, the World’s Greatest Live Pink Floyd Experience, is Coming to Elmwood Park on July 14th!

Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2024 with P·U·L·S·E, their biggest and most spectacular production to date, a celebration and faithful recreation of Pink Floyd’s legendary final Division Bell tour.
Virginia Western student Chanlee Luu will compete for the statewide title of Poet Laureate of Virginia’s Community Colleges on Saturday, April 6, in Charlottesville.

Virginia Western Students Win Poetry and Visual Arts Contests; Poet Earns Spot to Compete for Statewide Title

Participating students submitted original poetry and visual artworks during February and March interpreting the theme “I Belong.”
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The Quarters Celebrates One Year of Community

In its first year, The Quarters has become a hub of collaboration and networking in Downtown Roanoke for small businesses, remote workers, entrepreneurs and more.
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Tom Segura Announces Second Leg of Global Stand-Up Comedy Tour ‘Come Together’ is Coming to Berglund Center

More than 20 additional shows are being added across North America for 2024 including a stop at Roanoke at Berglund Center on August 8th.
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Blue Ridge PBS Presents Artistic Encounters – Meet the Artist

Blue Ridge PBS announces Rudy Saunders as its featured artist for Artistic Encounters – Meet the Artist.
Find the Surreala coffee truck at 2901 Franklin Rd. SW to get your caffeine fix.

Behind Roanoke’s Newest Coffee Truck

Meet Surreala Coffee Co., a recently-opened local business bringing designer coffee and a new perspective to the Star City.

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