Karice Luck-Brimmer and Andrea Burney, who grew up in North Danville, included dozens of residents and hundreds of photographs from Camp Grove, Crooktown and White Rock Hill in their documentary.
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On the trail of Blacksburg’s (and Appalachia’s) native tropical fruit, the pawpaw
In which our intrepid correspondent journeys into the nature of a strange native fruit and returns with an alphabetical tale, and a freezer full of mashed-up custardy stuff.
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On the trail of woodboogers and wood-smoked meats in Wise
Reporter Tad Dickens visited the Southwest Virginia county for a technology story — and spent the weekend exploring the region’s food, football and mysterious cryptids.
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Roanoke author Beth Macy’s ‘Paper Girl’ examines deepening political divides and dwindling options to escape poverty
“Paper Girl,” which launches worldwide Tuesday, is the latest from the bestselling author of “Dopesick” and “Factory Man.”
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Lynchburg’s creative minds converge at Old City Cemetery to bring history back to life
The oldest active municipal cemetery in Virginia runs Candlelight Tours every fall to share the tales of those buried on its grounds. This year, the program’s leaders say the show’s Black characters stand out as testaments to the power and importance of storytelling.
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A mural showcasing the past and present of North Danville is the latest effort in the neighborhood’s revitalization
Volunteers are working alongside a professional artist on the mural project in North Danville, which is home to some of the city’s historic African American neighborhoods.
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Virginia Tech hosts annual New Music + Technology Festival this week
The ninth go-round for this event features boundary-pushing composers and an international lineup.
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Big Stone Gap set to start construction on first skate park in Virginia’s southwest corner
The closest facility to the town’s planned skate park and bicycle pump track are about an hour away in Tennessee.
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Gilbert’s Restaurant in Chatham, once a safe haven for Black travelers, was almost torn down. Then it received national and state historic designations.
The restaurant, which opened in 1945 and served famous faces and local patrons alike, was approved for a state historic marker this year.
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A rock-and-roller, a cultural movement and more: 4 applications for Danville and Pittsylvania County historic markers are up for a vote
The Virginia Board of Historic Resources will consider 16 applications from across the state on Thursday. Only five will be approved.
