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Vinton honors veterans at the Vinton War Memorial.

Town of Vinton Honors Veterans with Second Annual Ruck March and Field of Honor

Vinton will honor veterans with their second annual Veterans Day Ruck March and the 2025 Field of Honor, featuring 300 American flags displayed on the Vinton War Memorial lawn.
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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon Marks 10th Anniversary

The 10th annual LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia’s Blue Ridge 8K and G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run races take place on Saturday, October 11.
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Roanoke Fire-EMS Charges into Fire Safety During Fire Prevention Week

This Fire Prevention Week, Roanoke Fire-EMS is focused on using these everyday essentials safely with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
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Saint Francis Service Dogs Celebrates 2025 Graduating Class

Saint Francis Service Dogs is celebrating their new class of partner teams with a special graduation ceremony.
Best-selling author Beth Macy brings her new story, “Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America,” to a Roanoke audience on Oct. 16.

Beth Macy’s Roanoke Book Launch to Benefit Virginia Western’s Program for Former Foster Youth

Tickets are now available for the October 16 event with author Beth Macy.
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CIRCLE Design Studio Hosts Celebration Honoring 20 Years

Anniversary milestone underscores the firm’s evolution from a two-person team to a multidisciplinary practice influencing the global design conversation.
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Reid’s Fine Furnishings Celebrates 30 Years in Grandin Village

Reid’s Fine Furnishings opened its doors on Oct. 1, 1995.
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Hollins University Announces New Low-Residency Graduate Programs in Children’s Literature, Writing and Illustration

Hollins University’s nationally renowned graduate programs in children’s literature, writing, and illustration are now more accessible.
Waynette Anderson celebrates the passage of HJR 605 with Virginia House Delegate Sam Rasoul and Roanoke Chamber of Commerce president Eric Sichau.

General Assembly Honors Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges with House Joint Resolution 605

Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges celebrates its 10th anniversary with a recognition from the Virginia General Assembly.
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Berglund Center Announces Return of Monster Flea Market

Running from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this event is set to be the largest flea market in Roanoke, offering bargain hunters and treasure seekers an unforgettable shopping experience.

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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.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into