Regional News
Local teen dancing his way to his dreams
Tyrique in the studio By Shawn Nowlin Ballet is not a style of dance that is common in the Black...
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Melrose Plaza launches Restoring Greatness fundraising campaign
CAMPAIGN– from left: Richmond Vincent, president and CEO of Goodwill Indutries with Carilion Clinic CEO Nancy Howell Agee at the...
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Bass boss Christian McBride brings jazz masters to Jeff Center
Bassist Christian McBride on stage at Roanoke’s Jefferson Center, Wed. May 22, 2024. – photo by S. Hale by S....
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Black and white local churchgoers seek new norm
Rev. Bill Lee Rev. George Anderson by Shawn Nowlin There are more than 100 churches throughout the Roanoke Valley. Some...
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Kevin Hopson, area’s first Black Eagle Scout, reflects on his journey
Young Eagle Scout Kevin Hopson, right with father James Hopson ‘back in the day.’ by Shawn Nowlin In the history...
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