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Speaking at Monday night's Cardinal News Speaker Series event in Clifton Forge were author and journalist Beth Macy; Ann Gardner, Alleghany County commonwealth's attorney; Ingrid Barber, executive director of the Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board; and Lee Higginbotham, CEO of LewisGale Hospital Alleghany. Photo courtesy of Chuck Almarez/Fire and Light Gallery.
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Macy addresses ‘scourge’ of opioid crisis – and glimmers of hope – at Clifton Forge talk

by Beth JoJack February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

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.

Dave Eggar. Photo Credit: Ken Yanagisawa
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Bristol-based composer comes up short at Grammy Awards

by Susan Cameron February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

Dave Eggar and his partner were nominated twice for songs on an album recorded during the pandemic at a studio in downtown Bristol.

Dave Eggar. Photo Credit: Ken Yanagisawa
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Bristol-based composer who teaches at UVA Wise is nominated for two Grammys

by Susan Cameron February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

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.

This map shows where in Craig County the dispute is taking place; it was presented at a recent meeting of Friends of Craig Creek. Photo courtesy of Friends of Craig Creek.
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Some say lawsuit aiming to clarify murky legal waters surrounding creekbed ownership could jeopardize Craig Creek access

by Randy Walker February 2, 2023February 1, 2023

River advocate fears loss of public access to Craig Creek, a popular recreation spot that flows through Craig and Botetourt counties.

Binti Villinger and Mickey Hickman behind the school. Photo by Randy Walker.
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Historic Calfee School in Pulaski hopes to start renovation in 2023

by Randy Walker February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

“Little feet will be back in the school again, but it’ll be all shades, different colors.”

The Warming Center is located in Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. Photo by Dean-Paul Stephens.
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Warming Center sheds light on invisible problem of homelessness in Martinsville

by Dean-Paul Stephens January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

When the center opened seven years ago, it served five to ten people. Now it’s averaging 19, with a top figure of 29.

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More than a year later, scientists in Martinsville are still working on skeleton of ice age cat found in Lee County

by Emily Hemphill January 23, 2023January 22, 2023

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.

Erik Gottman. Photo by Doug Doughty.
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A lacrosse player’s save like no other

by Doug Doughty January 20, 2023January 19, 2023

VMI lacrosse player on a Christmas ski trip to the Alps helped save people buried in an avalanche.

Part of the exhibit. Courtesy of the Rev. Tyler Millner.
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Martinsville church will host exhibit on Martin Luther King Jr.

by Dean-Paul Stephens January 13, 2023January 15, 2023

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. 

Left to Right: Elbi Cespedes, Imani Youngblood* and Andrew Mauney* *Imani Youngblood, Andrew Mauney, appear courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. 
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Canceled shows put Mill Mountain Theatre in the red. COVID relief funds saved it.

by Mike Allen January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

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.

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