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Hillsville honors Veterans Day with parade, expanded VFW celebration
Whether on a holiday or not, Hillsville is always sure to show its appreciation toward those who have served our country. But this year, thanks to the efforts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Heart of Hillsville, the town took its Veterans Day festivities to the next level. In addition to the local parade, a day-long celebration was held on Saturday, November 7 at the Grover King VFW Post 1115 with a catered luncheon at noon for veterans, first responders and families. Following the parade at 2 p.m., locals gathered back at the post for live music, raffles, a spaghetti dinner and more. “We took this on for the Heart of Hillsville for the parade portion back in May,” said event organizer Angela Browne. “We created a committee to plan the parade and we decided with the VFW Auxiliary to expand upon that, so this year we were able to do the parade as well as a community celebration. We added the spaghetti meal, which is a donation fundraiser; we added the raffles, the beverage garden, the live bands and the cruise-in, that was all new this year.” Additional activities throughout the day included cornhole, free massages and
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NRCC Concert Series presents Blue Rock’n Grass and Dixie Bluegrass Boys
The music of Blue Rock’n Grass and Dixie Bluegrass Boys will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Highly energetic bluegrass band, Blue Rock’n Grass was...
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Early-Bird Tickets on Sale, Initial Lineup Announced for FloydFest 27~Echoes, Set for July 22-25, 2027 – Visit Redesigned FloydFest.com
ARTISTS — With much more to come, Echoes now resonates with its first wave of revealed artists, producing nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician, Emmy-winner, producer and humanitarian Ziggy Marley as part of its initial lineup, joined by world-class guitar phenom, soul singer-songwriter and GRAMMY Award-nominated Marcus King Band. Following tens of millions of streams and a groundswell of acclaim from Rolling Stone, The New York Times and more, singer-songwriter Jesse Welles also joins Echoes, serving as a powerful representation of both Across-the-Way’s brand of purposeful programming, as well as the company’s dedication to delivering artists who top its patrons’ annual request lists.
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Chili, crafts and live music on tap at Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival Saturday
The Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival returns to Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a day of chili tasting, live music, shopping and family fun to the lake. Hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, the annual event will feature nine chili-cooking...
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FloydFest 2027 Reveals Initial 14 Acts Including Ziggy Marley, Marcus King Band & Jesse Welles
FloydFest will celebrate its 25th anniversary with four days of music at FestivalPark in Check, Virginia, July 22 – 25. Organizers announced the first wave of artists for the edition dubbed “Echoes,” led by Ziggy Marley, The Marcus King Band and Jesse Welles. Marley previously played FloydFest...