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Virginia Vintage Comic Book Show celebrates 25th anniversary

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 8:33 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Comic book collectors and lovers will have a chance to see thousands of collectibles at the Virginia Vintage Comics and Collectables Show.

Blue Ridge Great Health Divide

Roanoke organizations and Virginia Tech Carilion to host discussion about generational health

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 7:07 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Dr. Robert Winn, and Dr. William Lee will discuss the health disparities that affect Black men, fathers, and families.

Community

Montgomery Museum of Art and History preps for soft re-opening at new location

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
The museum is now located at 4 Main St. in Christiansburg.

Entertainment

Rooster Walk Music and Art Festival preparations are underway

Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 6:54 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Artists include big names such as Grace Potter, Moon Taxi, and many more.

Mornin'

Paint N’ Fun Ceramics to host kids and teen summer camps

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 10:10 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
Kids and teens will learn how to paint and make various ceramic items.

Entertainment

New River Valley Fair begins July 26 in Dublin

Updated: Jul. 23, 2021 at 11:14 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
The week is full of events and entertainment.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Fries man works to feed those in need during pandemic

Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 6:29 AM EDT
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By Josh Birch
A Fries man has found himself on an important mission since the pandemic began in March 2020.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Blacksburg man continues offering internships for Virginia Tech, Radford students during pandemic

Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 6:01 AM EST
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By Josh Birch
When the coronavirus pandemic forced schools to shut down in-person learning in March 2020, many college students lost the opportunity to gain real world experience through internships.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Alleghany Co. music teacher changes lives

Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 at 6:27 AM EST
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By Josh Birch
The pandemic has changed a lot about how schools in our hometowns operate. But one thing it hasn’t changed is just how important teachers are in students' lives.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Husband and wife continue giving to those in need

Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 6:11 AM EST
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By Josh Birch
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on in our hometowns, a husband and wife duo is giving back to those in need.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Retired Danville educator credited with saving a life

Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 6:02 AM EST
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By Josh Birch
Most people have that one teacher that made a profound impact on their life.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Rocky Mount teacher goes above and beyond for students, parents and peers

Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 5:54 AM EST
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By Josh Birch
A Franklin County teacher is making quite the name for himself after being named the Virginia State Teacher of the Year.

Hometown Mentor

High County Lights starts one week early at Felts Park

Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 6:11 PM EST
Over 100,000 lights will be on display and they will take up almost the size of two football fields.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Radford teacher shares lessons of kindness with students

Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 6:07 AM EDT
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By Josh Birch
In a time of such division in the country, one local teacher is doing all she can to spread messages of love and compassion to her students.

Hometown Mentor

Hometown Mentor: Covington teacher goes above and beyond for students, parents

Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 6:09 AM EDT
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By Josh Birch
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, especially teachers.

Hometown Mentor

August Hometown Mentor: Botetourt Co. teacher goes above and beyond

Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 6:12 AM EDT
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By Josh Birch
Coronavirus has thrown a curve ball at school districts in all of our hometowns. But lucky for us, southwest Virginia is home to some of the best teachers around, including August’s Hometown Mentor.

Hometown Mentor

July Hometown Mentor: Glenvar High School teacher still reaching students during pandemic

Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 6:44 AM EDT
During the coronavirus pandemic, teachers in our hometowns have had to adapt. But unlike most, one Glenvar High School teacher’s work still requires him to come into school on a regular basis.

Hometown Mentor

May Hometown Mentor: Salem teacher goes above and beyond

Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 6:34 AM EDT
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By Josh Birch
During difficult times, teachers in our hometowns continue to go above and beyond for their students. But a teacher in Salem isn't just impacting the lives of kids - she's helping adults too.
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