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Mallory Noe-Payne with co-host Michael Paul Williams.

Radio IQ Launches New Podcast Series “Memory Wars”

Radio IQ has launched a new podcast series called "Memory Wars," exploring Germany's history and how it applies to America's own legacy.
Catherine Fox, former Vice
President of Destination Development for Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, joins Eddy Alexander.

Eddy Alexander Announces Hire of Catherine Fox

Eddy Alexander has recently hired Catherine Fox, former VP of Destination Development at Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, as Senior Tourism and Destination Development Advisor.
Farm to school provides all kids
access to nutritious, high quality,
local food so they are ready to learn
and grow. Farm to school activities
enhance classroom education through
hands-on learning related to food,
health, agriculture and nutrition.

Farm to School Partnership Celebration at James Madison Middle School Garden

Roanoke City Public Schools, LEAP and Virginia Cooperative Extension will gather at James Madison Middle School's school garden to celebrate their hard work for a USDA Farm to School planning grant.
Mary Miller

Mary Miller Steps Down at RAMP

Another influential woman in economic development steps down.
Joyce Waugh, president and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2008, announced her upcoming retirement this December.

Joyce Waugh Leaves a Solid Legacy at the Roanoke Regional Chamber

Joyce Waugh, president and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2008, announced her upcoming retirement this December.
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CROP Hunger Walk Names Feeding SWVA as 2022 Grant Recipient

The Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk has named Feeding Southwest Virginia as its 2022 Grant Recipient.
Lauren Dudley, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery CEO

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Names New Chief Executive Officer

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has hired Lauren Dudley as chief executive officer for the 146-bed medical and surgical facility.
With a focus on Functional Literacy Skills, BRL’s ESOL class programs provide adult learners with the reading, writing, and English communication skills they need to interact and operate in everyday settings and to make long-term plans so they can improve living conditions for themselves and their families.

Blue Ridge Literacy Receives Grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Blue Ridge Literacy has received a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to continue adult English literacy programs.
Joe Damiano celebrating his 100th Birthday at Salem Terrace

Salem Terrace Resident and WWII Vet Turns 100

Salem Terrace at Harrogate recently celebrated the 100th birthday of beloved resident Joe Damiano, a WWII Veteran.
Left to right: Mary Cassatt (1844-1926), Francoise Wearing a Big White Hat (detail), circa 1908, oil on canvas, 23 ½ x 19 ¾ inches 
Walt Kuhn (1877-1949), Girl with Turban (Zuleika) (detail), 1938, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches 
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), Shell (detail), 1937, oil on canvas, 9 ½ x 13 inches

TMA Presents Treasures of American Art: The Cynthia & Heywood Fralin Collection

The Taubman Museum of Art is pleased to present Treasures of American Art: The Cynthia & Heywood Fralin Collection, on view now through Sept. 4, 2022.

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The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.