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New Downtown Roanoke Arts Collective Debuts with First Exhibition

Gallery Grids, a collaborative exhibit featuring 500+ artists across four galleries, marks collective’s first effort.
Hope Cogen celebrates the adoption of her new best friend, Mooshi.

High Hopes Debuts New Training Facility

After 23 years in business, Hope Cogen of High Hopes Dog Training has made her dream of opening her own center a reality.
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Virginia REALTORS® Releases 2023 Economic & Housing Market Forecast

Chief Economist predicts Virginia’s sharpest drop in home sales in over a decade.
Behind the scenes with Sammy Shelor.

Blue Ridge PBS Launches New Music Show

Blue Ridge PBS launches a new music show featuring international artists in “Life of a Musician” to be hosted by Danville artist Brandon Lee Adams.
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VWCC Partners with Roanoke EnVision Center

Virginia Western Community College will offer career advising, financial aid assistance and job training at Roanoke EnVision Center, a partnership that brings together the college and Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority as a Northwest resource
Book No Further is celebrating their five-year anniversary this fall.

Five Years of Puttin’ Ideas in Your Head

Book No Further is celebrating their five-year anniversary this fall.
Haunted History A Walking Tour of Historic Fincastle will be held Oct. 28 and 29 in Fincastle.

Haunted History Walking Tour Coming to Fincastle

Fincastle will host a Haunted History walking tour on October 28-29, thanks to the Botetourt County Historical Society and Museum, the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce and Muddy Squirrel.
Virginia Children's Theatre has promoted Jeanne M. Bollendorf to Managing Director.

Virginia Children’s Theatre Promotes Managing Director

Virginia Children's Theatre has promoted Jeanne M. Bollendorf to Managing Director.
The office held a back to school extravaganza. It parntered with a company that helped provide free tablets to community members.

Roanoke Sheriff Launches Initiative to Change Incarceration Culture

In an effort to change the culture at the Roanoke City Jail, Sheriff Antonio Hash recently launched an initiative called (R) I.G.N.I.T.E.
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Golf Tournament Raises $20,000 for VWCC Students

The first annual Captain's Choice Second Chance golf tournament raised over $20,000 for more than 100 scholarships available to students affected by addiction.

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.