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Texas Tavern mourns loss of longtime employee
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Texas Tavern in Roanoke is mourning the loss of longtime employee Joe Russell. Russell started working at the restaurant in 1985. He was also a husband, father, and grandfather, and veteran of the U.S. Navy. The restaurant made a Facebook post regarding Russell,
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Last-minute ideas for your Valentine’s Day
ROANOKE, Va. – Valentine’s Day is a day for couples to spend quality time together and enjoy a romantic evening. For some, Valentine’s Day is a casual day with little stress. Others plan it weeks in advance. [LIST: More events happening in the Roanoke Valley]. However, some...
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Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/11 to 2/18.
Need an outing to break the winter doldrums? Check out our calendar listings. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, we’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.
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Roanoke-born hip-hop music producer celebrates Grammy wins with Kendrick Lamar
Ruchuan Akers, known in the rap world as Scott Bridgeway, shared two Grammys with Kendrick Lamar, Sza and other collaborators at the recent Grammy Awards presentation. The post Roanoke-born hip-hop music producer celebrates Grammy wins with Kendrick Lamar appeared first on Cardinal News .
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bloom: Chef Nate Sloan Makes Seasonality the Star in Roanoke
A group of girlfriends strolls Roanoke’s Wasena neighborhood in their best floral dresses. A neon sign outside flickers “bloom,” and once they walk in, they know they’re in for a treat. Nate Sloan, chef-owner, opened bloom just shy of the pandemic. He proudly sets beautifully plated...
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7@four explores cottage bakery’s with Bake Me Happy
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Bake Me Happy is a cottage bakery creating handmade treats with a passion for quality ingredients and genuine care. From their most popular items to their exclusive Valentine’s menu, each creation is made with love in a home kitchen. Follow them on social media for...
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Hometown Eats: Dillons Hot Dogs & More
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A taste of the old school can be hard to find, but that’s not the case in Roanoke. Dillons Hot Dogs and More lives up to the old school style and delivers much more in this week’s Hometown Eats!. “I’m not going to sell...
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State Fair of West Virginia announces Sierra Ferrell will grace the main stage on August 16; Tickets available for purchase February 12
Lewisburg, WV (WOAY) The State Fair of West Virginia (SFWV) is still rolling out 2026 Concert Series announcements as the annual event returns to Greenbrier County on August 13. Officials announce that on Sunday, August 16, Grammy Award winner and native West Virginian, Sierra Ferrell, takes the main stage. Ferell...
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One woman play uses dark comedy to educate theater-goers about major issues facing society
A dark comedy with a lot of heart hits the Waldron Stage on Thursday for a weekend run. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us the one-woman play is a story of survival as the character confronts fear with humor. Natural Shocks written by Lauren Gunderson, stars acclaimed actor,...
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Corner Booth: The Haven Opens, Covenant Coffee to Brew at Unique Roanoke Location, Experiencing Vinegar Pie
Our food columnist Layla Khoury-Hanold offers the latest on the local scene. Welcome to our food column, Corner Booth, where each month Layla Khoury-Hanold will guide us through what’s happening in Roanoke’s food scene. We’ll feature restaurant openings and closings, trends, changes in cuisine concepts or locations, a first-impression of a new eatery, and our Ask Layla section, where Rambler members can get their burning questions answered on the best places to eat or drink for any occasion. Simply leave a comment with your question or email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. Enjoy! 😋
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Denise Lockwood Pictorial Quilting Exhibition on display in MOArts Gallery
Quilted pictorial artworks created by Denise Lockwood will be on display in the MOarts Gallery from February 1 through March 31. Come and enjoy quilted artworks created by local artist Denise Lockwood. Lockwood began quilting after moving to Forest, VA, from Virginia Beach. Prior to her creative works, Lockwood taught fifth grade in Norfolk, VA, for many years. She found that her love for children can bring herself and her grandchildren joy through creating quilted art pieces that feature them.
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Meet Mama Jean’s BBQ founder Madison Ruckel
Meet Mama Jean’s BBQ founder Madison Ruckel, who first started live-fire cooking with Home Team BBQ in West Ashley. From that foundation, hear where he assigns credit for his ongoing success (spoiler: the hard work of his wife, Kelli, and some wise business decisions play a big role). Learn what to expect during a visit to his Roanoke, VA, restaurant, which opened last year after 7 years of food truck life in a 1956 Airstream trailer. Get Madison Ruckel’s inside tips for making Mama Jean’s BBQ collards, what it takes to feed the NFL’s Washington Commanders, and how global cooking adventures have influenced his barbecue journey. Don’t miss your chance to sample Madison Ruckel’s barbecue entrée at Carolina BBQ Festival’s Brisket and Biscuits barbecue brunch, March 28.
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Hometown Eats: Checkered Pig BBQ
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Martinsville has seen its fair share of champions, on the track and in the pit, and after one look at the pork coming off Tommy Houston’s smokers, you’ll be dropping the hammer to Checkered Pig BBQ in this week’s Hometown Eats!. “I love...
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Acclaimed Organist Peggy Haas Howell Performs in Salem
Acclaimed organist Peggy Haas Howell will present a solo organ recital at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153, on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM. An internationally respected recitalist, Ms. Howell has performed widely throughout the United States and Europe. Known for her...
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Funk legends to headline Freedom First Down by Downtown event in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Freedom First’s Down by Downtown, a music and art festival, is returning to downtown Roanoke this spring. The event will span from April 16 to 19, with April 18 featuring legendary New Orleans group Galactic. This headline event in Elmwood Park is designed as a mini-festival with gates opening at 4p.m. […]
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Grammy winner Billy Strings to perform in Roanoke this July
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Grammy Award-winning artist Billy Strings is making a stop at the Berglund Center in Roanoke as part of his summer tour. Strings is touring in support of his latest album, Highway Prayers, which is nominated for Best Bluegrass Album at the 68th Grammy Awards. The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14. […]
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Tracy Lawrence announces Berglund Center tour stop in May
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Tracy Lawrence, country music artist and philanthropist, will be bringing his 2026 No Alibis Tour to the Berglund Center on May 29. Lawrence has sold 13 millions albums and bolstered 18 No. 1 singles in his 30-year country music career. “This year felt like the right time to lean back into […]
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Some Roanoke restaurants remain open despite snow
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Despite the winter weather and slick roads, some people were still out and about in our hometowns Sunday morning. Orange Avenue was plowed early and often Sunday and was in better shape than most main roads. Despite the winter weather, some people still made the trip to Waffle House for a nice, hot meal.
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Weekend calendar features live music from legendary actor along with a pop culture convention and more
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - **UPDATED**. Due to the State of Emergency, the Bacon Brothers’ performance scheduled for Saturday, January 24 at the Academy Center of the Arts is now postponed until Friday, October 9. If you want to head out this weekend, you can experience something truly entertaining in...