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Piney River, VA · Arts & Culture
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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...
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Look out for Mr. Smith
October 28, 1890 — About three months ago a man giving his name as Charles F. Smith, and claiming to hail from Roanoke, made his appearance in the Stony Man neighborhood, this county, where he married a daughter of Samuel Sours, and “settled down” to his trade, that of shoemaker.
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Radford author brings Appalachian folklore to life in new book
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new book is giving readers a closer look at the legends, supernatural stories and mysteries rooted in Appalachia. Radford author David Horton recently released his first book, Tales from the Traveler, a collection of stories inspired by the folklore and history of Radford and the surrounding New River Valley.
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Jim Messina brings his 50 year song portfolio to Jefferson Center
Jim Messina was half of the 1970’s duo Loggins and Messina. Loggins went on to fame with songs like Danger Zone in the 80’s while Messina has worked more as a producer for other artists. But its Jim Messina who is at center stage next Thursday November 5 in Roanoke. Messina worked with Buffalo Springfield and then Poco, in roles as a producer and/or bass player. Loggins and Messina was sort of an accident; he joined Loggins in studio for an album that was released with both their names in the title – and a hit-making duo was born. Messina promises that those who attend his concert at Jefferson Center next Thursday will hear music from his entire portfolio as a songwriter/musician/producer and sound engineer:
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PHOTOS: Carilion Children’s NICU babies celebrate first Halloween
ROANOKE, Va. – Our tiniest pumpkins at Carilion Children’s NICU are stealing hearts one costume at a time. With the help of staff and the Family Advisory Board, these cuties got all treats and no tricks this Halloween. The adorable costumes were created handmade for infants receiving care in Carilion Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Movement with Meaning: How senior Niamh Poe choreographed her way to victory
Three dancers on stage, wearing different-colored gloves, perform unique movements as they progressively move toward a common rhythm. The performance delivers a message of unity. This piece was choreographed by none other than senior Niamh Poe, who won 1st place in The Links, Incorporated Young Master Artists Creative Competition in...
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Community invited to enjoy family fun as part of disaster relief mission
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Halloween is just days away, and one local organization is bringing the community together for a day of family fun while supporting its disaster relief mission. Dream Team Natural Disaster Relief is hosting its second annual Halloween Festival, with activities designed to give families a safe...
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Book Lovers Will Fall Head Over Heels For These 9 Secondhand Bookstores In Virginia
Ready to find the best secondhand bookstores in Virginia?. These 9 incredible shops offer amazing deals and shelves packed with wonderful reads!. 1. Bargain Books Richmond (Richmond) There’s something deeply satisfying about a bookstore that tells you exactly what it’s about right there in the name. Bargain Books...
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National D-Day Memorial to honor Bedford Boys with bench dedication on Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, the National D-Day Memorial and Bedford International Alliance will dedicate two benches honoring the wartime service and sacrifice of the “Bedford Boys” during the Memorial’s annual ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The benches are inspired by those at MacAndrews Field in Ivybridge,...