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On Thursday at 10 p.m., join us for a special segment where we’ll take you on a journey back in time to explore all the unique threads that make our area so special.

Mill Mountain’s story stretches back nearly 250 years, from its origins as a colonial land grant to its days as a bustling resort destination, amusement park, and even home to a legendary funicular railway.

Did you know that in the face of Jim Crow laws and adversity, Black doctors, nurses, and dentists in Southwest Virginia built a network that transformed healthcare access for their community?

Experience Virginia’s history brought to life as the James River Batteau Festival returns to Lynchburg.

During the Revolutionary War, danger didn’t always come from the battlefield - sometimes it followed soldiers home.

On June 10, 1963, when myriads of peaceful protesters descended on the streets of Danville, they didn’t know they were walking in the footsteps of history and paving the way for equality.

Did you know that Martinsville’s Fayette Street was once a vibrant hub of Black-owned businesses, innovation, and community resilience? Known as the “Black Wall Street of the Southside,” this historic corridor thrived even in the face of adversity.

In a rare feat of preservation, a 75-year-old steam locomotive continues operating in the same city where it was built, serving as a rolling testament to Roanoke’s railroad heritage.

From mountain overlooks to neighborhood green spaces, much of Roanoke’s parkland exists because one man stepped in when the city could not.

A powerful new painting now graces the Fayette Area Historical Initiative (FAHI) Museum in Martinsville, celebrating the legacy of four remarkable Black military heroes from Martinsville and Henry County.

For over 75 years, Wood Brothers Racing has been the heart and soul of NASCAR, blending family tradition with racing innovation.

In an era of segregated healthcare, Roanoke’s Hunton Life Saving Crew broke barriers as the nation’s first all-Black volunteer rescue squad.