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Smith Mountain Eagle newspaper archives go to the SML/Moneta Library
Important pieces of the lake's history are now preserved for generations to view at the SML/Moneta Library. Over 40 hardcover books, each containing a year of the Smith Mountain Eagle newspaper dating back to its first publication in 1985, are now at the SML/Moneta Library, where they will be on display and available for public viewing in the coming weeks.
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Dr. Pepper Day expands with new location, longer hours, and live music
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Dr. Pepper Day is getting bigger this year, with a new location, extended hours, and a full day of music and activities. The free community event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges. Waynette Anderson, president of Dr. Pepper Park...
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Hoot and Holler marks ten years of telling stories in Roanoke
It’s been ten years since Lee Hunsaker made her way back home to Roanoke, eager to capture something like the literary and music scene from her time in Austin, Texas. But she also wanted make something that felt authentic to this region. What resulted is Roanoke’s answer to The Moth Radio Hour, and a simple celebration of stories.
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WDBJ7 Archive: Remembering Lakeside Amusement Park 40 years after it closed
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - 40 years ago this month, October 19, 1986, the rides at Lakeside Amusement Park shut down for the last time. But for many people who spent their summers at the Salem attraction, the memories live on. We return to Lakeside in this week’s visit to the...
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Fallen leaves, rusty ironwork colorful photo topics
Joyce Sims of Radford won the Radford Photo Club autumn challenge with a photo of a mixture of leaves from her backyard trees. Charles Lynch of Christiansburg won the open category. He explains, “Just out for a walk, I found this wrought-iron fence on Main Street in downtown Christiansburg. The details in the ironwork, the lichens, and the specks of rust caught my eye and begged to be photographed.”
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Comedian Brad Williams bringing ‘Tall Tales Tour’ to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Get ready for a weekend of laughs! Comedian Brad Williams is bringing his “Tall Tales Tour” to the Star City, promising a night filled with quick wit, big laughs and plenty of personality. For Williams, comedy is more than a job, it’s a dream come true. “When I first got into […]
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Pikeview Lounge Friday Night Live Dance Party kicks off
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Get your dancing shoes on cause it is time to party! The Pikeview Lounge Friday Night Live Dance Party kicks off on Friday, October 16, 2026. There will be great music, a high energy environment, and lots of dancing. A live DJ will be on site to play music from every […]
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Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns to Ferrum College
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns to Ferrum College Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., bringing a day of Appalachian music, traditional crafts, food and family activities to Southwest Virginia. Orchestra Appalachia, Ferrum College’s flagship Appalachian music ensemble, joins 7@four for a taste...
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10/27: Fall Carnival and Trunk or Treat
Get ready for the 4th Annual Fall Carnival & Trunk or Treat at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center! 👻🎃🍬. Bring the whole family for an evening packed with fun, food, music, games, pumpkins, and LOTS of candy! 🧡. 🎃 Pumpkin Judging Contest. 🎪 Games & Fun.
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City of Princeton announces 2026 Veterans Day Parade date
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The City of Princeton announced the date of the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. According to a press release, the parade will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It will start at the lower end of Mercer Street and end at the Mercer County Courthouse. The press release […]