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West Virginia mountains become medieval kingdom in award-winning fantasy film
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The mountains and forests of southern West Virginia have become the setting for a medieval fantasy kingdom in an award-winning independent film scheduled to make its world premiere in Lewisburg in December. The Kingdom of Rexmonte, a $750,000 fantasy comedy written and directed by Rebeccah Crabtree,...
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More Than Music: Jodie Davis builds community one song at a time
In the local music scene, Jodie Davis is known for more than his talent with a guitar. He's a familiar face, a welcoming presence and a musician who has spent decades bringing people together through a shared love of music. From seasoned performers to nervous beginners stepping onto a stage...
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Ribbon ceremony celebrates auto themed mural in downtown Hillsville
Members of the Carroll Cruisers joined members of the Hillsville community to cut a ceremonial ribbon celebrating the newest mural in town. Muralist John Murrill was putting finishing touches on his painting even as the crowd arrived for the ceremony, which was set to take place at noon on Friday, Oct. 23.
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Bruno Mars Brings the Magic to Charlotte
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Bruno Mars performed live at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, giving fans from Roanoke and other areas the chance to see him perform in person. Fans traveled to the stadium to hear his hit songs and experience the excitement of seeing him live.
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Longtime Q99 morning host David Page announces retirement after 35-year radio career
ROANOKE, Va. – After nearly three decades on the air at WSLQ – Q99 and a 35-year broadcasting career, radio personality David Page has announced his retirement. Page’s final full-time broadcast on Q99 is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. Page is widely recognized as one half...
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Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine will host their annual Fall Festival
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Workers with Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine are inviting the community to their annual fall festival. Visitors can make their way to the mine on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to enjoy live music, art and craft vendors, and pumpkin painting. The festival starts at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until 4:00 p.m. Leslie […]
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Campus Prepares to Welcome Thousands for Folklife Festival Saturday
Thousands of visitors visitors from across the region will descend on campus on Saturday as the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns for its 53rd year, bringing traditional music, handmade crafts, food, and family-friendly activities to campus. The annual festival, hosted by the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, will take place...
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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Halloween events fill the region this weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Several Halloween-themed events are planned across the region this weekend, including Zoo Boo at Mill Mountain Zoo, a scavenger hunt in downtown Blacksburg and a Halloween concert in Lynchburg. Zoo Boo at Mill Mountain Zoo. Zoo Boo is happening Saturday and Sunday at Mill Mountain Zoo....
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How to Watch: 2026 Lynchburg vs Roanoke
Here's how to watch the 2026 Lynchburg vs Roanoke on FloCollege. The 2026 Lynchburg vs Roanoke starts on Nov 12, 2026. How to Live Stream 2026 Lynchburg vs Roanoke: STREAMING: Watch the 2026 Lynchburg vs Roanoke on FloCollege. SIGN UP HERE. On Your TV: Download the FloSports App Now Available on Roku , Fire TV , Google TV , Apple TV , Samsung , VIZIO , & LG. On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android . FloCollege Archived Footage Video footage from the event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloCollege subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscription. Join the Conversation on Social Follow us on Twitter @flocollege . Follow us on Instagram @flocollege . Like us on Facebook .
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The Roanoke Raven: Interview With a Local Superhero
This past Wednesday, The Brackety-Ack used the Raven-Signal to call in the help of a special guest for an interview: The Roanoke Raven himself! Our paper had the pleasure of inviting our very own real-life superhero onto campus to learn more about his hero origin story, community service, dastardly villains, and the inspiration behind his drive. For those who aren’t familiar, the Roanoke Raven is a masked protector of Roanoke City as Batman is to Gotham; however, with a much kinder and non-violent method of fighting crime. He’s passed out bottled waters to citizens struggling within the heat wave last summer, supported all sorts of donation drives, cleaned up hefty amounts of litter and even returned any and all shopping carts back to their locations. With a passion for serving and supporting the Roanoke community, here’s what he had to say in response to our questions:
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The 540: Love + Umami interview and taste-test
10 News Producers Caroline Rogers and Ariana Moyer visited Love + Umami and tasted some of the restaurant’s food. Kevin and Amy from Love + Umami stopped by The 540 on Thursday for an interview with Ariana Moyer. You can watch that full interview below:. The 540 is a...