Rob Ruthenberg
Now in it’s 46th season of live opera in the Roanoke Valley – Béla Bartók’s – Bluebeard’s Castle, will feature Metropolitan Opera singers, Jennifer Johnson Cano and Kyle Albertson with an orchestra November 5 and 7 at Jefferson Center.
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A poll based on 944 interviews of registered Virginia voters who are likely general election voters conducted from October 17th to the 25th show Democrats holding a small but shrinking lead across the board. Research Director Dr. Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo explains that Terry McAuliffe is facing strong headwinds.
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A recent study has been released ranking the top colleges in Virginia.Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzalez points out the metrics used in ranking Virginia’s top colleges and Universities including Student-Faculty Ratio – On-Campus Crime – Gender & Racial Diversity and Graduation Rate. She also points out the most important part of the study for prospective students to look for in a school.
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One local florist is aiming to brighten the day for thousands of area residents. WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more
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The Roanoke Valley SPCA’s annual spaghetti fundraiser at the the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is about to get underway. ..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report
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A rally to help prevent gun violence in Roanoke brought out many leaders of the community … WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more
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