Stuart Local Desk

Blue Ridge Parkway paving is scheduled to shift the closure to mileposts 112-115 near VA 24 and the Roanoke River Parkway starting on or after June 22.

Henry County says the AirLife Virginia Pulse Expo brought EMS, fire, law enforcement and hospital personnel together for three days of emergency-care training.

Ferrum's Blue Ridge Farm Museum opens on Saturdays with living-history demonstrations, farm chores, open-hearth cooking, blacksmithing, and heritage interpretation.

Ferrum's weekly Monday Music Jam invites players, singers, dancers, and listeners for an evening of old-time and bluegrass music on The Crooked Road.

Daylong herbalism gathering at Ferrum featuring three class selections, a keynote by Sam Steffans of Mountain Song Herbals, and regional herbal vendors.

Roanoke and Virginia officials say the Austrian life sciences company will create 435 jobs and build its first U.S. headquarters in the city.

Danville Community College says enrollment is open for its new Aviation Maintenance Technology program, with classes scheduled to begin in August 2026.

Salem Spartans coverage built for packed stands, blue-ridge rivalry nights, and contributor media.

2026-07-18 3:00 PM - 9:45 PM at Longwood Park - Free outdoor jazz event at Longwood Park with multiple bands plus food and beverages available for purchase.

2026-07-24 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM; lawn opens at 6:00 PM at Explore Park - Free Friday summer music series at Brugh Lawn at Twin Creeks in Explore Park; July 24 band is Creedence Clearw