Sports

A cyclist in a red jersey and white helmet rides a mountain bike over rocky terrain, with spectators and tents behind.

USA Cycling Spins Into Town

The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships are making their way to Virginia’s Blue Ridge, with the race taking place July 14-20.
Several people view trail maps labeled Black XCO and Red XCO on easels at an outdoor plaza.

USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships Courses Revealed

The championships will take place across Carvins Cove, Elmwood Park and Explore Park from July 14-20.
WFXR’s Jermaine Ferrell

Sports Media Fame

WFXR’s Jermaine Ferrell was recently named Sportscaster of the Year.
The updated tower sits at the center of the four softball fields.

Salem’s Premier Sports Hub Reopens

After a 22-month renovation, Moyer Field Sports Complex now features enhanced facilities for sports events and community leisure.
A cyclist in a blue jersey with race number 24 raises both fists as she crosses the finish line at the National Championships.

2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships Course Announcement

Leaders of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Botetourt County and the City of Roanoke announced that USA Cycling is bringing their 2022 and 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships to Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) June 29 – July 2, 2022.
Bree Nidds, Director of Sports Development for Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

The Momentum of Sports Tourism

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge has a new sports initiative, and with it, a passionate new director to lead the way.
Vintage-style football card of Dudley beside the cover of "Bullet" Bill Dudley, The Greatest 60-Minute Man in Football.

New Biography on “Bullet Bill” Dudley

The new book on Dudley has a unique perspective, as it was written by his son-in-law.

Departments

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.

Brushed-steel faucet and gray tile backsplash in a renovation; banner reads "The Roanoker presents Ask the Experts.
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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

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