Culture

One of the biggest hurdles in preventing electric shock drowning is a lack of awareness of the issue, some experts say.

Terrance Jackson will receive the outstanding achievement and service award, the highest honor presented by the 400 Years of African American History Commission.

The old Pine Grove school was built in 1917 to serve Black students. “Pine Grove: More Than a School” describes its history and modern-day challenges to its survival.

A Martinsville teacher is preparing for the release of her first book, a collection of stories from her native Patrick County.

Taubman was a businessman who founded Advance Auto Parts, and a humanitarian who helped an estimated 500 European Jews flee to the U.S. during World War II.

Susan Egbert’s “Virginia Views” was selected as the first gift of permanent art from Roanoke to Wonju.

Demolition of the low-water dam across the Dan River started Friday. Removing the structure will allow for future recreational development along the waterfront, city officials have said.

The Claytor family opened a medical clinic in Roanoke’s Gainsboro neighborhood in 1948. It was one of the first Black-owned clinics in the region.

The nomination is now headed to the National Park Service for possible inclusion on the National Register.