The band will play the Harvester on July 24.
News Briefs
Ferrum College adds two graduate programs
New programs are in education and athletic coaching.
Virginia Western adds biotechnology degree
Classes in the two-year program will begin with fall 2023 semester.
Lime Kiln adds additional show
Shakey Graves is now on the schedule for June 17.
Appalachian Council for Innovation to hold sessions on hiring; more . . .
Briefs: Virginia Tech board approves next steps for new business building. Roanoke Times staffers picket as part of contract talks. Ferrum College raising money for softball stadium improvements. W&L to host Tom Wolfe Weekend. Virginia Tech sets homecoming date. W&L student from Roanoke awarded a Fulbright. Patel joins Virginia Western foundation board.
Repairs will limit camping at Grindstone Campground at Mount Rogers
Forest Service lists other campgrounds nearby that are available.
Brothers Osborne to play Roanoke July 15; more . . .
From elsewhere: Tech board puts off tuition discussion. 603-acre solar farm eyed in Halifax County. Bristol casino sets hiring events. Henry County polygamist pastor dies.
Forest Service to conduct prescribed burn near Hot Springs
Flames and smoke may be visible for several days.
Miyares will be graduation speaker at Appalachian School of Law; more . . .
Briefs: Construction to start on science lab at Virginia Tech. Roanoke announces fund for small businesses. Roanoke College professor to speak on Ukraine’s history. Roanoke Regional Partnership names marketing director.
More doubt rises over Mountain Valley Pipeline; more . . .
From elsewhere: Campbell County rolls out electric buses. Pittsylvania County deals with illegal skill games. Covid numbers in Southwest lowest in a year.