Arts, Leisure and Sports
The Roanoke Valley could soon be the home base for part of the USA Cycling headquarters – moved from Colorado Springs to the Star City. Landon Howard with Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge broke that news at today’s City Council meeting; he says Virginia’s Blue Ridge has requested 10 million dollars from the Youngkin Administration in order to facilitate that headquarters move from Colorado. Howard also says there is a July 28th deadline to secure that funding.
Photo: From Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Facebook page
A Roanoke-native is returning for a performance that organizers hope will kick-off the future Melrose Plaza’s reputation as a local gathering place. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, has that story:
Victor Wooten courtesy photo
The first look at Jefferson Center’s concert lineup for the 2023-24 season is available today – and tickets go on sale in about 2 weeks. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has a sneak peek at what’s been announced so far:
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With opening week of the Salem Fair in the rear view, and one more week to go — The Fair’s manager is giving updates on the Nation’s largest free gate fair. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details: