Natural Bridge State Park Named Green Park of The Year
Natural Bridge State Park has been named Green Park of the Year by the Virginia Green Travel Alliance for its sustainability efforts and commitment to environmental stewardship.The designation was announced at the 2024 Virginia Green Travel Star & Leader Awards, which are presented annually to Virginia’s greenest tourism operators...
Virginia’s Mountain Spirit Trail Announced at Ferrum College’s Blue Ridge Institute
On April 30, Virginia's Mountain Spirit Trail was announced at Ferrum College's Blue Ridge Institute and Museum (BRIM).The Mountain Spirit Trail is a collaboration...
City of Roanoke Names New Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Roanoke Parks Manager Cindy McFall will move into the role of Director of Parks and Recreation on April 30—bringing 27 years of...
MORGAN GRIFFITH: A Very Problematic Healthcare Hack
Our country is experiencing a massive shift in technology. Our daily activities often revolve around computers and smartphones.Our Information Technology (IT) infrastructure grows daily....
Screen Time for Kids, Peace of Mind for Parents
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Tavern Stage Summer Music Series Returns to Explore Park
For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks Brewpub are teaming up to present the Tavern Stage Summer Music Series. This music series will occur on the second Friday of each month from May to September at Explore Park’s Tavern Stage.The Twin Creeks Brewpub lawn will be...
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RMHC of SWVA Celebrates 40 Years of Love With Birthday Bash
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia (RMHC-SWVA) has announced its 40th anniversary celebration, marking four decades of unwavering commitment to families in need. To commemorate this milestone, RMHC-SWVA is hosting the “40 Years of Love Birthday Bash,” inviting the community to join in the festivities.Since its inception in 1984, RMHC-SWVA has been a...
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Shalom Roanoke to Host Holocaust Remembrance Event
Holocaust Remembrance Event Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024 Time: 6:30 PMOverview: Join us for our annual Holocaust Remembrance event, held two weeks after Passover, where communities worldwide, both Jewish and non-Jewish, come together to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust. Our goal is to remember the dangers of hatred and to ensure such...