Author Beth Macy, joined by several community leaders, led a discussion about how bad the opioid problem has become, and how advocates are fighting back.
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Bristol-based composer comes up short at Grammy Awards
Dave Eggar and his partner were nominated twice for songs on an album recorded during the pandemic at a studio in downtown Bristol.
Bristol-based composer who teaches at UVA Wise is nominated for two Grammys
The music was recorded during the pandemic at a small studio in downtown Bristol. Dave Eggar has also worked with musicians are diverse as Ralph Stanley and the Rolling Stones.
Some say lawsuit aiming to clarify murky legal waters surrounding creekbed ownership could jeopardize Craig Creek access
River advocate fears loss of public access to Craig Creek, a popular recreation spot that flows through Craig and Botetourt counties.
Historic Calfee School in Pulaski hopes to start renovation in 2023
“Little feet will be back in the school again, but it’ll be all shades, different colors.”
Warming Center sheds light on invisible problem of homelessness in Martinsville
When the center opened seven years ago, it served five to ten people. Now it’s averaging 19, with a top figure of 29.
More than a year later, scientists in Martinsville are still working on skeleton of ice age cat found in Lee County
In the fall of 2021, cavers removed a skeleton of an ice age cat in Lee County. The lab technician working to free the skeleton from the surrounding rock estimates she has already devoted roughly 1,000 hours to the project, with more to come.
A lacrosse player’s save like no other
VMI lacrosse player on a Christmas ski trip to the Alps helped save people buried in an avalanche.
Martinsville church will host exhibit on Martin Luther King Jr.
Beginning Sunday and running through Feb. 15, the Rev. Tyler C. Millner will make his collection, detailing the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., available for public viewing at his Martinsville church, Morning Star Holy Church.
Canceled shows put Mill Mountain Theatre in the red. COVID relief funds saved it.
The professional theater in Roanoke fell $239,000 short on ticket sales in 2022. CARES act funding helped get the theatre through, and it will feature all musicals in 2023, which generate more revenue.