Making college more affordable is the white whale for many educators.
Now students in the Roanoke Valley are helping reach that goal.
The Salem High School Band will join bands from William Fleming, Patrick Henry, and Franklin County high schools on stage at the Roanoke Civic Center Saturday for the Trane Music Festival.
The event is being used as a fundraiser for the Community College Access Program (CCAP) which offers discounted or free tuition to graduating seniors in need who are enrolling at Virginia Western.
"I've talked to the kids and many of them will take advantage of the CCAP program," said Salem Band Director Chris Wilkes. "It's a direct benefit for those kids and we're really happy to participate."
"It's really neat to be able to play with a lot of bands around the area and sort of get together and be part of a community together," said Salem senior Kyle Studtmann.
The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will also join the students on stage.
The concert runs Saturday from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:50:59 GMT
High school graduation is usually a time to celebrate; but on Saturday, that day of celebration, turned into a tragedy for one Bertie County family. Sandra Williams-McGlone was waiting to watch her
A Bertie County family is devastated when two sons are killed on the way to graduation.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:31:33 GMT
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court papers claim Ricky Lee Phillips was on his way to pick up students from summer
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:45 GMT
Salem Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a home break-in over the weekend.Officers say they were called to the 10 block of McCauley Drive, at 5:12 a.m. on Sunday, June 16th for a
U.S. Marshals arrested 19-year-old DeAnthony Marquis Jackson, and 20-year-old Percy Johnson IV, of Roanoke. Two other suspects previously caught during crime.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:29:18 GMT
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon. MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside the
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon.
Friday, June 14 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:26:58 GMT
Today our In A Day's Drive series takes us to Wytheville. Be sure to check out the eight day family-oriented Chautauqua Festival! It runs June 15 - June 22.www.VisitWytheville.com
Today our In A Day's Drive series takes us to Wytheville. Be sure to check out the eight day family-oriented Chautauqua Festival! It runs June 15 - June 22.www.VisitWytheville.com
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:53:10 GMT
The Internet and television are used to make art. An artist from Chicago, Jason Salavon, designed the installation for one of the Taubman Museum of Art's latest exhibits. Projections of social media,
The Internet and television are used to make art.
An artist from Chicago, Jason Salavon, designed the installation for one of the Taubman Museum of Art's latest exhibits.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:44:04 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department has released a new video aimed at teaching local kids about calling 911. Dispatcher Beverly Orange took a big part in making the video a reality, and says it's something
The Roanoke County Police Department has released a new video aimed at teaching local kids about calling 911. Dispatcher Beverly Orange took a big part in making the video a reality, and says it's something
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:54:41 GMT
An old school in our area is getting a bit of a makeover and it's all thanks to a local group of volunteers in Buena Vista who decided to step up to the plate. Reverend Bryon LePere came up with the idea
An old school in our area is getting a bit of a makeover and it's all thanks to a local group of volunteers in Buena Vista who decided to step up to the plate.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:31:33 GMT
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court papers claim Ricky Lee Phillips was on his way to pick up students from summer
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:29:18 GMT
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon. MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside the
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:53:24 GMT
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for areas along and north of Highway 460 as well as Franklin and Campbell Counties. Heavy rain fell, up to two inches, across these areas this morning
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Additional heavy rain of one to two inches is possible which could lead to high water problems.
