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Ralph Berrier Jr.

Ralph Berrier Jr. is a writer who lives in Roanoke. Contact him at ralph.berrier@gmail.com.

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The first integrated Little League team in the South was in Norton

by Ralph Berrier Jr. June 10, 2022June 9, 2022

On Saturday, a historical marker about the 1951 team will be unveiled.

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The French baron who tried to start a colony in Southwest Virginia comes to life on stage

by Ralph Berrier Jr. May 27, 2022May 26, 2022

A play staged this weekend in St. Paul will tell the story of Pierre Francois du Tubeuf, who tried to create a French colony on the Clinch River.

Posted inCulture

Lost documents from 1912 Carroll County courthouse shoot-out found

by Ralph Berrier Jr. May 25, 2022October 11, 2022

The documents were found in the basement of the Wythe County Courthouse and have now been returned to Carroll County.

Posted inEconomy

Virginia Racing College keeps Martinsville’s motorsports economy on track

by Ralph Berrier Jr. May 4, 2022May 3, 2022

The program at Patrick & Henry Community College is now 20 years old.

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Vaccine mandate prompts Bedford County to consider selling county nursing home

by Ralph Berrier Jr. April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

Bedford is just one of five Virginia localities with a municipally-owned nursing home.

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Mary Anne Hall and other public healthcare nurses work to save their communities

by Ralph Berrier Jr. February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

Carroll County has the lowest COVID vaccination rate in Virginia. The health department is trying to change that.

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Roanoke museum wants to become a state agency

by Ralph Berrier Jr. January 11, 2022January 12, 2022

State Sen. John Edwards’ bill would convert Virginia Museum of Transportation from non-profit to state agency.

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