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Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
The three-year contract agreement must be approved by the guild’s board and members before the strike officially ends.
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Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
Green Hill Park was filled with different vehicles, from bucket trucks and emergency vehicles to tractor-trailers.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:14 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
BRRF organizers posted another statement on social media citing weather concerns for the cancelation.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
Touch-A-Truck is back at Green Hill Park on Saturday for the first time since 2019.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
There will be beer, food, vendors, music, a best-dressed contest and prizes.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Solve a murder mystery for Halloween.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival is September 23 and 24.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 1:34 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The free event will include Central and South American food vendors, live music, and local organizations.
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Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:18 AM EDT
|By Kimberly McBroom
Every number will represent an episode of the iconic show, "The Twilight Zone"
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Andrew Webb
The haunted attraction begins the 2023 season Friday night.
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Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:29 AM EDT
|By Justin Geary
The concert is scheduled for April 12th.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Natalie Faunce
Play gives audiences a chance to be reintroduced to this bluegrass musician.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:40 PM EDT
|By CNN Newsource staff
Longtime co-host Vanna White is extending her contract with the syndicated game show.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
The Jefferson Center has hosted nearly 2,000 performances over the past 30 years with more than one million people attending. But the organization says major repairs are needed. And it’s asking the city of Roanoke for substantial support.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 2:38 PM EDT
|By Clayton McChesney and Gray News staff
They hoped to one day grow a pumpkin big enough to be featured in the display, but they had no idea they would achieve that goal on their first attempt.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The Pompeyo Dog Show from America’s Got Talent will also perform each night.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
Sunday is the final day of the Virginia Blue Ridge Cyclocross event and although there was a bit of rain, that didn’t stop cyclists from pedaling.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Jumping goats will also make their first fair appearance at the petting zoo.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By CNN Newsource staff
Orlando’s most popular, or second-most depending on who you ask, boy band NSYNC is back.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Guests can also sample the special harvest-themed food items from Dollywood’s award-winning foods team.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:14 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Aerosmith was in the midst of a 40-stop "Peace Out" farewell tour in the U.S. and Canada.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Isabella Ledonne
Several stagehands told WDBJ7 there were no functional showers, not enough water stations and unsanitary living conditions.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
The festival is for all members of Roanoke and surrounding communities to enjoy the sun, and listen to relaxing and vibrant roots, reggae, funk, and soul music from local and regional bands.
“I’m pretty devastated.” Blue Ridge Rock Festival attendees describe their experience as a nightmare
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
The Blue Ridge Rock Festival was described as a disappointment by some and a catastrophe by others, many traveled from far and wide to see their favorite bands play.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Kaitlyn Dillon and Isabella Ledonne
Blue Ridge Rock Festival has canceled the rest of the weekend's programming amidst severe weather.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Six local wineries will be there like Homeplace Vineyard and Brooks Mill Winery.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
|By Justin Geary and Amaiya Howard
The festival is providing either partial or full refunds to compensate for Thursday night’s lost programming.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:09 AM EDT
|By Justin Geary
Tickets go on sale September 15th at 10 a.m. with prices ranging from $30.50 to $90.50.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:56 AM EDT
|By Kimberly McBroom
"Bright Star" runs from September 13 through October 1 on the Trinkle Mainstage at Mill Mountain Theatre.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 8:42 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press and ANDREW DALTON
The judge handed down the sentence to Masterson after hearing statements from the women, and pleas for fairness from defense attorneys.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
Thousands of fans made their way to the Blue Ridge Rock Festival Wednesday, bringing some traffic issues to the area.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno and Natalie Faunce
The Glencoe Mansion will entertain art lovers with two events this weekend.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 8:40 AM EDT
|By The Associated Press and MARIA SHERMAN
Wilson was a first-time nominee in 2022, which means she’s made history in 2023 — becoming the first and only artist to top the nominations list in her first two appearances on the ballot.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 7:39 AM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
Every year, on the 2nd Saturday of September, downtown Salem is transformed into an outdoor market filled with artisans and crafters nationwide.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By CNN Newsource staff
The dolls are dressed to represent four sports-related careers.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:02 PM EDT
|By Makayla Shelton
The founder says more than 50,000 tickets were sold this year, making it the largest rock and metal festival in North America.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
It’s the first album the band has recorded without drummer Charlie Watts, who died in 2021.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:21 AM EDT
|By CNN Newsource
The singer-songwriter was best known for the 1970s multiplatinum hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love is Alive."
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 8:52 AM EDT
|By CNN Newsource staff
Barker died last month at the age of 99, just four months away from his 100th birthday.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:33 AM EDT
|By Kimberly McBroom
Malcolm Mitchell founded the Share the Magic Foundation, whose mission is to transform children's lives through literacy.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:17 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Friday, September 8 is VIP night, with two wineries, 85 goodie bags, vendor discounts and lots of great shopping.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:49 AM EDT
|By Sophia Borrelli
Early camping check-in for the festival starts at four Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Steve Harwell left Smash Mouth, best known for their singles “All Star” and “I’m A Believer,” in 2021.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
As Labor Day weekend comes to an end, people are swimming, boating, and even dining in. Summer is coming to a close but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end yet.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT
|By WDBJ7 Staff
Catherine Ferguson is a Roanoke author who has published children’s stories, two novels and a cookbook.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Kaitlyn Dillon
Elvis Presley is known for being the King of Rock and Roll, and even made a few appearances in the Star City.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Sony opened the R-rated “Equalizer 3” in over 3,900 locations in North America, including on IMAX and premium large format screens.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press
Risk factors include a lot of sun exposure, a weakened immune system, a history of other cancers, and being light-skinned and over 50.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT
|By Amaiya Howard
The Western VA Labor Federation hosted its annual Labor Day Parade in Downtown Roanoke.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 2:15 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press and MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at the age of 76 years old, according to a message on his social media account.