Virginia Tech’s new Center for Rural Education aims to combat systemic inequities faced by rural educators and communities. The center is hosting the free Rural Film Festival on Wednesday.
Culture
In Martinsville talk, pastor will discuss legacy of Black churches in the civil rights struggle
The Rev. Matthew Brown’s address, “The Legacy and History of African American Churches,” will cap Black History Month in the Martinsville area.
Snake’s alive! Salem man discovers new species of dwarf boa in the Amazon
The snake is just one of 15 previously unknown species that Alex Bentley and his colleagues have identified.
New director takes the wheel of Wytheville town museums
The museum department in this town of 8,265 oversees four museums, and aims to draw travelers off I-81 and increase awareness of the town’s rich history.
The psychology of ghosting
A Roanoke College researcher has been studying the phenomenon for years to better understand those who ghost — and those who get left on read.
Abingdon couple fuse Appalachian and Pakistani cuisines in The Pakalachian food truck
The Pakalachian food truck features staples with quirky names like Curry Me Down South and Tikka My Senses.
Macy addresses ‘scourge’ of opioid crisis – and glimmers of hope – at Clifton Forge talk
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.
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.