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A history of Amtrak’s development in the New River Valley

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The Amtrak extension into the New River Valley represents a significant development in Virginia’s transportation infrastructure, aimed at enhancing connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region.

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Newbern celebrates 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride

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The wilderness road regional museum in Newbern celebrated the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride today with a reenactment, colonial music and Bostonian snacks.

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WATCH: History behind Easter traditions

Read full article: WATCH: History behind Easter traditions

Easter wouldn’t be the same without a bunny, egg hunts, and those festive baskets.

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Explore Virginia’s newly designated historic landmarks

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The Virginia Department of Historic Resources just announced that nine historic sites have officially been designated as Virginia Landmarks.

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Vinton’s Vintage Valentines at the Vinton History Museum

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Valentine’s Day is now less than two weeks away, and today people in Vinton got a chance to see how it was celebrated in the past.

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Virginia Tech displays unique perspective of previous First Families in White House

Read full article: Virginia Tech displays unique perspective of previous First Families in White House

A Virginia Tech alumnus donated his mother’s unique collection of personal memento’s from her time as a nurse for the first families at the White House.

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WSLS Trivia: Test your U.S. history knowledge

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10 News is celebrating July 4th by testing YOUR U.S. history knowledge.

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80 years after D-Day: A look back at historic mission in photos

Read full article: 80 years after D-Day: A look back at historic mission in photos

Nearly 160,000 soldiers, 11,000 aircraft, 7,000 ships and other vehicles participated in what still is the largest seaborne invasion ever.

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80 Years Later: The historic forecast that allowed Operation Overlord to happen

Read full article: 80 Years Later: The historic forecast that allowed Operation Overlord to happen

Allied Troops were initially set to storm the beaches of Normandy two days prior to June 6, 1944.

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Washington Park Caretaker's Cottage appears on statewide endangered historic places list

Read full article: Washington Park Caretaker's Cottage appears on statewide endangered historic places list

The Roanoke Valley and state have released lists of the most endangered historic places.

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History behind Presidents’ Day explained

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Presidents’ Day has been a federal holiday since 1879, but before that the reason was to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22, or Abraham Lincoln’s on February 12.

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10 biggest labor strikes in U.S. history

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Here are the 10 biggest by the number of striking workers, according to Statista.

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IN PHOTOS: 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech

Read full article: IN PHOTOS: 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech

The speech was a part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, an event organized to advocate civil and economic rights for African-Americans.

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Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectors

Read full article: Discovery of Titanic was like finding treasure for historians, collectors

Tuesday marks the anniversary of a significant discovery made in an ocean: Sept. 1 is the 35th anniversary of the remains of the Titanic being discovered in the Atlantic, an occasion that brought headlines around the world in 1985.

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Local historians share importance of Juneteenth

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As Americans celebrate Juneteenth on Monday, local historians are sharing the history of our country’s newest federal holiday.

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Cheers! Learn a thing or 2 about the mint julep

Read full article: Cheers! Learn a thing or 2 about the mint julep

What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”

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Be like Babe Ruth and hit this quiz out of the park

Read full article: Be like Babe Ruth and hit this quiz out of the park

Has it really been about 100 years since arguably America’s first true sports icon was in his heyday?

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These old Titanic photos show just how much has changed since April 1912

Read full article: These old Titanic photos show just how much has changed since April 1912

Each year on April 15 marks another Titanic Remembrance Day, a time to reflect on the lives lost when the famed ship sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters back in 1912.

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Christiansburg Institute shares how they have created African American historical

Read full article: Christiansburg Institute shares how they have created African American historical

The African American Legacy Tour series will gradually incorporate additional African American sites of memory and cultural significance that are located throughout the counties and cities of the New River Valley, providing a unique, visceral, and honest pathway for community members to reinvestigate Black histories and experiences in rural Appalachia in Southwest Virginia from Slavery to Civil Rights.

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These women changed the game for female athletes everywhere

Read full article: These women changed the game for female athletes everywhere

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

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WWII veteran visits Lord Botetourt High School

Read full article: WWII veteran visits Lord Botetourt High School

A World War II veteran made a special appearance at Lord Botetourt High School on Tuesday.

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Family looks to create historical, cultural African American hub in Lynchburg

Read full article: Family looks to create historical, cultural African American hub in Lynchburg

One family in Lynchburg is renovating a home that could be a hub for African American culture.

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How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide

Read full article: How Vonetta Flowers made history for Black Olympians worldwide

With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.

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Video Vault | Roanoke’s Railyard Past

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On this trip: A selection of stories from Roanoke’s railyard past in the 1960s.

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‘Slavery in Appalachia’ exhibit explores slavery in Radford

Read full article: ‘Slavery in Appalachia’ exhibit explores slavery in Radford

Researchers say slave numbers increased significantly after the railroad was built through Radford.

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Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories

Read full article: Brush up on your Black history: 10 good-to-know facts, stories

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

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How did Black History Month come to be?

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It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

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New Bedford County steakhouse serves up nostalgia

Read full article: New Bedford County steakhouse serves up nostalgia

Fleming Mountain Grill opened up in the former Mitchell's Grocery building that's been vacant since 2014.

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Raise your hand, honor the Mitten State with this quiz on all things Michigan

Read full article: Raise your hand, honor the Mitten State with this quiz on all things Michigan

National Michigan Day is Jan. 18.

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Town of Blacksburg established 225 years ago

Read full article: Town of Blacksburg established 225 years ago

225 years ago, a man named William Black formally established the Town of Blacksburg.

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Son of Tuskegee Airman to share father’s stories in Roanoke

Read full article: Son of Tuskegee Airman to share father’s stories in Roanoke

Only three Tuskegee Airmen are alive today, but the son of one is making sure people know about their legacy.

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Pearl Harbor Day: Photos of damage still resonate, more than eight decades later

Read full article: Pearl Harbor Day: Photos of damage still resonate, more than eight decades later

Thursday marks the anniversary of one of the most significant days in U.S. and world history, a day that still lives in infamy, 82 years later.

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Virginia Board of Education meeting heats up over history standards

Read full article: Virginia Board of Education meeting heats up over history standards

The Virginia Department of Education is under scrutiny for proposed revisions to the History and Social Science Standards of Learning.

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Roanoke Fire-EMS hosts 9/11 artifacts

Read full article: Roanoke Fire-EMS hosts 9/11 artifacts

The artifacts included a flag raised by first responders in New York City after the attacks and a marble cross believed to be recovered from the rubble.

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‘We’re making it right’: Lexington officials celebrate upgrades to Evergreen Cemetery

Read full article: ‘We’re making it right’: Lexington officials celebrate upgrades to Evergreen Cemetery

A historical Black cemetery in Lexington owned by the city for decades got a much-needed facelift.

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56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Read full article: 56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

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Virginia Tech recognizes first known Black employee, his family

Read full article: Virginia Tech recognizes first known Black employee, his family

A plaza at Virginia Tech now pays tribute to some of the unsung heroes in the school’s history.

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Roanoke unveils historical marker dedicated to lynching victim

Read full article: Roanoke unveils historical marker dedicated to lynching victim

The marker was unveiled exactly 129 years to the day when Thomas Smith was lynched in Roanoke.

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Roanoke Equal Justice Initiative works to remember lives lost in 1890s city lynchings

Read full article: Roanoke Equal Justice Initiative works to remember lives lost in 1890s city lynchings

They say it’s important for a city to know its history – even the parts that aren’t told too often.

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Officials: Dinosaur tracks found in Texas belong to 15-foot-tall, seven-ton dinosaur

Read full article: Officials: Dinosaur tracks found in Texas belong to 15-foot-tall, seven-ton dinosaur

Last week, dinosaur tracks were discovered in Texas at a state park after a year of excessive drought, KSAT reported.

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Historic Lynchburg sites awarded national grant to help preserve Black history

Read full article: Historic Lynchburg sites awarded national grant to help preserve Black history

They are two of just 33 locations awarded a national grant to preserve African American history.

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Historical significance of Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Read full article: Historical significance of Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Aharown Campbell, an aspiring attorney, told us how this moment impacted him.

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A breakdown of the history of moonshine in Franklin County

Read full article: A breakdown of the history of moonshine in Franklin County

We first introduced you to moonshiners in Franklin County in early April.

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How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?

Read full article: How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?

March marks Women’s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.

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A closer look at the women who’ve served on the Supreme Court

Read full article: A closer look at the women who’ve served on the Supreme Court

In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement announcement in January, President Joe Biden has nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to be his replacement.

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Quiz: How much do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?

Read full article: Quiz: How much do you know about St. Patrick’s Day?

St. Patrick’s Day is here! How much do you know about the holiday, beyond the green beer? Do you know anything about St. Patrick himself, or why we celebrate?

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These legendary women paved the way for girls in science

Read full article: These legendary women paved the way for girls in science

Tuesday marks the start of Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.

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This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be

Read full article: This Harriet Tubman mural is so powerful – just like the moving story of how it came to be

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

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7 things everyone should know about Veterans Day

Read full article: 7 things everyone should know about Veterans Day

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

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Roanoke Catholic uncovers items more than 100 years old in its basement

Read full article: Roanoke Catholic uncovers items more than 100 years old in its basement

Pictures, other items from the late 1800s are now on display for students and staff to see

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Lynchburg Museum celebrates grand reopening

Read full article: Lynchburg Museum celebrates grand reopening

The museum, located at 901 Court St, is welcoming visitors back to learn more about the history of the Hill City.

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5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay in

Read full article: 5 incredible real-life castles you can actually stay in

When we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which we’d be able to stay -- until now.

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The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Read full article: The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

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Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Read full article: Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

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Event spotlights untold history of local Black Union soldiers leading up to Juneteenth

Read full article: Event spotlights untold history of local Black Union soldiers leading up to Juneteenth

You don’t have to be a history buff to get reeled into “Fighting for Freedom: Black Union Soldiers from Rockbridge”.

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National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.

Read full article: National Loving Day isn’t just a random sweet holiday. Here’s the deeper story, and why you’ll want to celebrate.

A lot has changed since the 1960s. And the world can change quickly, too. If there has ever been a time when that is clear, it’s now.

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Why did it take so long for Father’s Day to be created?

Read full article: Why did it take so long for Father’s Day to be created?

On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the second Sunday of each May would be “a public expressions of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country,” also known as, the creation of Mother’s Day.

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Burrell Memorial Hospital site honored with historical marker

Read full article: Burrell Memorial Hospital site honored with historical marker

City leaders unveiled Burrell Memorial Hospital’s historical marker Friday afternoon. The hospital opened in 1915 to serve Black patients and train Black nurses during segregation. Former Roanoke mayor Nelson Harris crafted the application for Burrell’s historical marker. “The legacy of Burrell Memorial Hospital is it was created during segregation, which made it an uphill battle for funding, acceptance, and recognition,” Harris said. “They did it, and they did it well.”The building which once housed the hospital is now Blue Ridge Behavioral Health at the Burrell Center.

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Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall back

Read full article: Is daylight saving time still worth it? 5 questions as most of the nation prepares to fall back

It’s time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.

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90 years ago today ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ became the U.S. national anthem

Read full article: 90 years ago today ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ became the U.S. national anthem

Herbert Hoover made the Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner was also used before it was officially made the national anthem by the U.S. Navy in 1888 and Pres. Here are a few we think stand atop the list:Whitney HoustonHouston sang the National Anthem at the 1991 Tampa, Florida Superbowl XXV. Lady GagaShe took the stage back in January to perform a rendition of the national anthem for Pres. While sporting a navy and red Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown paired with a golden dove symbolizing peace, Gaga performed the national anthem with style.

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What does Black History Month mean to you? We asked, you answered

Read full article: What does Black History Month mean to you? We asked, you answered

We’ve been asking what Black History Month means to you. And we received a variety of answers, and thought we’d highlight some of the responses.

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Historic Lynchburg tavern dating back to 1815 is up for sale

Read full article: Historic Lynchburg tavern dating back to 1815 is up for sale

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A historic tavern in Lynchburg is up for sale. The Joseph Nichols Tavern dates back to 1815, and it’s believed Thomas Jefferson was a frequent patron. William Holt is a preservationist and said he bought the building in 2015 because he’s a fan of America’s third president. Holt had plans to restore and reopen the historic landmark last year, but lost the business due to declining health and COVID-19 restrictions.

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Fritz was ritz as pioneer for Black football players

Read full article: Fritz was ritz as pioneer for Black football players

Fritz Pollard blazed a lot of trails for black football players.

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How to talk to your kids about race: This video nails it

Read full article: How to talk to your kids about race: This video nails it

Did you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?

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10 things you didn’t know about our country’s past presidents

Read full article: 10 things you didn’t know about our country’s past presidents

Here are some fun facts about 10 U.S. presidents.

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No mailing it in: Black female battalion remembered as heroes for unique World War II task

Read full article: No mailing it in: Black female battalion remembered as heroes for unique World War II task

Now this is a group of brave, selfless and hardworking women.

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Black History Month: These powerful photos show social movements throughout the years

Read full article: Black History Month: These powerful photos show social movements throughout the years

Black History Month is held every year to celebrate the achievements by African-Americans.

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Test your knowledge with this quiz, in honor of Black History Month

Read full article: Test your knowledge with this quiz, in honor of Black History Month

February is now underway, and with that comes Black History Month.

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Tell us: What does Black History Month mean to you?

Read full article: Tell us: What does Black History Month mean to you?

We want to know: What does Black History Month mean to you? Did you talk about it, growing up? Did you attend events? We want to hear, in your words, about your experience with the month.

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Kick off your boots and take this #NationalTexasDay quiz

Read full article: Kick off your boots and take this #NationalTexasDay quiz

Think you are the expert on the great state of Texas? Try your hand at this quiz for National Texas Day.

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Two of the first Black women to attend Virginia Tech discuss their experience

Read full article: Two of the first Black women to attend Virginia Tech discuss their experience

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Six women broke the color barrier at Virginia Tech more than 50 years ago, and two of them talked about their time on campus on Friday. Inclusive VT hosted a forum with La Vernee Hairston Higgins and Marguerite Harper Scott as part of its “Unfinished Conversations” series. Higgins and Scott both enrolled at Virginia Tech in 1966. She said the adjustment to college life was difficult because of what she experienced in the classroom. “The hardest part for me was the faculty,” Higgins said.

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31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history

Read full article: 31 photos you’ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history

Harriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.

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How these dinner conversations turned Thurgood Marshall into an icon

Read full article: How these dinner conversations turned Thurgood Marshall into an icon

As it turns out, random dinner conversations in a Baltimore kitchen led to a significant piece of U.S. history.

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On This Day: Historic cold of 1985 breaks out in southwest, central Virginia

Read full article: On This Day: Historic cold of 1985 breaks out in southwest, central Virginia

ROANOKE, Va. – The Flood of ‘85 is obviously a historic day in our area’s weather, but it was two months later when Virginia’s weather history book had to be re-opened. On January 21, 1985, the temperature dropped well below zero in our entire area. The farther south the jet stream dips, the farther south cold air can drop. Reanalysis of historic cold on January 21, 1985According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, North Carolina , the polar vortex dropped into the Great Lakes on the 19th. This outbreak resulted in the deaths of 126 people, according to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, North Carolina .

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From hot combs to hair grease: The journey behind afro-textured hair in America

Read full article: From hot combs to hair grease: The journey behind afro-textured hair in America

The story of afro-textured hair in America is a long one.

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Trust Index: A trending meme is inaccurate, but COVID-19 is killing an historic number of people

Read full article: Trust Index: A trending meme is inaccurate, but COVID-19 is killing an historic number of people

Daily COVID-19 deaths in December are listed on a trending social media graphic showing the 10 deadliest days in U.S. history. RELATED: The chilling story behind the ‘Deadliest Days in American history’ meme (CNET)RELATED: Did 4 of the deadliest days in U.S. history occur in December 2020? (Snopes)Recent daily COVID-19 death totals are among the worst in U.S. history, but the graphic leaves out other terrible days, including the entire Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918. 1, though we couldn’t find daily death totals. The meme shows daily COVID-19 fatalities for several days in early December rival these historic tragedies.

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Transition of power, throughout the years: Most cases peaceful, some awkward

Read full article: Transition of power, throughout the years: Most cases peaceful, some awkward

When President Donald Trump lost November 2020′s election, it marked just the 11th time in U.S. history an incumbent president was beaten in a re-election bid. On the surface, it seems like it might be an awkward transition -- in which the current president vacates his office and is forced to witness the inauguration of his successor. In the middle of the night before the inauguration was scheduled to start, Adams departed Washington, D.C. and started his post-presidential life. 1828There was some bad blood between incumbent president John Quincy Adams and challenger Andrew Jackson, which stemmed from a controversial ending to the 1824 election that involved both men. 1932This was not a peaceful transition of power between outgoing president Herbert Hoover and the man who defeated him in the election, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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Rudolph and his nose-so-bright into auction will take flight

Read full article: Rudolph and his nose-so-bright into auction will take flight

This image released by Profiles in History shows a Santa Clause and Rudolph reindeer puppet used in the filming of the 1964 Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." (Profiles in History via AP)LOS ANGELES – Rudolph and his still-shiny nose are getting a new home, and it's bound to be a lot nicer than the Island of Misfit Toys. The soaring reindeer and Santa Claus figures who starred in in the perennially beloved stop-motion animation Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” are going up for auction. Auction house Profiles in History announced Thursday that a 6-inch-tall Rudolph and 11-inch-tall Santa used to animate the 1964 TV special are being sold together in the auction that starts Nov. 13 and are expected to fetch between $150,000 and $250,000. The figures would make their way to the New York offices of Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.

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Historic Virginian Railway station becomes event venue

Read full article: Historic Virginian Railway station becomes event venue

ROANOKE, Va. – A landmark railroad station in Roanoke is now a destination for weddings and banquets. The Virginian Railway Station is now an events venue named ‘The Virginian,' run by local company Chanticleer Catering. The event venue replaces Steger Creek, a gift shop that closed its doors last year. The station on the corner of Jefferson Street and Williamson Road was built in 1909 and rehabilitated by Roanoke’s National Railway Historical Society chapter in 2016. The historical society owns the building, and say they are excited to show off the beauty of the train station once again.

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Devastating 1985 Roanoke flood remembered in new City Market exhibit

Read full article: Devastating 1985 Roanoke flood remembered in new City Market exhibit

The flood happened on November 4, 1985, but a new exhibit at City Market aims to teach those who weren’t alive than about the severity of the storm. Five signs were installed on Market Square Friday morning, showing pictures of the devastation and facts about the flood. The installation is a joint effort of Roanoke Stormwater and the History Museum of Western Virginia. It’s never happened at this scale in Roanoke since, and I’m so thankful that it hasn’t.”The display on City Market is accompanied by a photography exhibit at the history museum, which opens on Sept. 22. “Hopefully the people who were not alive or in the Roanoke area will see what an impact the flood had,” said Webb.

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Train history society builds structure to speed up rail car restorations

Read full article: Train history society builds structure to speed up rail car restorations

ROANOKE, Va. – A new addition to a Roanoke rail yard will help keep the city’s train history alive. Roanoke’s chapter of the National Railway Historical Society built a structure on its property to protect both train cars and volunteers from the weather. The structure will soon house Norfolk & Western car 512, a formerly segregated passenger car, as volunteers work to restore it. Chapter vice president Gary Gray said volunteers have often been interrupted in their restoration work by the weather. "It’s going to be great to be able to not get wet.”According to Gray, the new shelter costs $50,000 to construct, which the chapter paid for themselves.

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What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded it

Read full article: What is America’s oldest city? The story behind where it is, and the Spanish explorer who founded it

If social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.

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The anniversary of V-J Day: These iconic photos are just as powerful today

Read full article: The anniversary of V-J Day: These iconic photos are just as powerful today

It happened in less than 30 minutes, but that’s all it took to create one of the most famous moments in history.

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Looking back on Hiroshima, 75 years later: In photos

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Three days later, another atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. Below are images of the destruction, copyright Getty Images. (Getty Images)A mother tends to her injured child, a victim of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. (Getty Images)Wreckage of buildings in Hiroshima after the dropping of the atomic bomb. (Getty Images)

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On this 50th anniversary for the USPS, mail a letter to a friend

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Fifty years ago, the former Post Office Department changed over and became the United States Postal Service. Postal Service, as we know it now, has only been around since 1970? Energized by the Civil Rights Movement, postal workers in New York went on strike, and the movement eventually swelled across the country. Previously, letters were taken to a Post Office, where employees would note the postage due (or paid) in the upper right corner. Postal Service stands financially, perhaps we do have to consider, what if the mail goes away someday?

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Historical statues that have come down: A list

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Statues that have stood for years -- and in some cases, decades -- have been top of mind all across the country as protests take place following the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.

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How to watch the historic astronaut launch with your children: There’s an invaluable lesson here

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If it goes off as planned, this will mark the first mission involving astronauts from U.S. soil since 2011. Still, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken has said he and Doug Hurley are “really comfortable” with the risks. So you’re making educated guesses, at best.”It seems there’s just more uncharted territory when it comes to space travel. “The first astronauts really started out as test pilots,” Garfinkle said. But assuming this launch goes well, “It would be great for kids to see a successful, triumphant moment of science,” Fink said.

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2 cities handled this health crisis different. The results couldn’t have been more opposite.

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With all due respect to Charles Dickens, this is a tale of how two cities handled a health crisis via social distancing, with opposite results. Days later, hospitals in the area were filled with patients suffering or dying from the Spanish flu. On the other side of the ledger, things were way different in St. Louis. After detecting its first cases of the Spanish flu in the community, St. Louis closed buildings such as schools, churches, courtrooms and libraries. The Spanish flu was nothing to mess around with, since ultimately, an estimated 20 to 50 million people died after contracting the virus.

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Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his death

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Peruse the Instagram page of the late, great Kobe Bryant and you’ll notice a few things: The love he had for his wife and daughters, and just how thoughtful he was in several facets of life. In the post before that one, Bryant gave thanks to Martin Luther King, Jr., saying, “Thank you for THE dream. Bryant posted the sentiment on Jan. 20, which marks the federal holiday on which we celebrate and honor the life of MLK. This wasn’t the only time Bryant has commented on the icon that was Civil Rights leader MLK. And the determination to stick with that, and believe that the human spirit will eventually triumph, are the things that inspire me the most.”#DearBlackAthlete: Kobe Bryant on Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Facts about 5 past U.S. presidents that will blow your mind

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It’s not all about policies, campaigning and fighting with other politicians.

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Facts about 5 past U.S. presidents that will blow your mind

Read full article: Facts about 5 past U.S. presidents that will blow your mind

It’s not all about policies, campaigning and fighting with other politicians.

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About 100 years later, Harlem Renaissance impact still being celebrated

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That might sound contradictory and impossible by math standards, but that partly explains the greatness of the Harlem Renaissance. The result was the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, artistic, social and intellectual explosion that spanned the entire Roaring ’20s. One of his most recognized works was a poem called “Madam and the Minister,” which spoke of the mood toward religion in the Harlem Renaissance. One of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston was a key contributor to a magazine called “Fire! There no doubt will be good celebrations in 2020, but, given the Harlem Renaissance was more than just a one-year movement, the tributes will be lasting for years to come.

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Historic Roanoke church reopens sanctuary after eight months of repairs

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ROANOKE, Va. – The stained glass windows inside Greene Memorial United Methodist Church’s sanctuary are no longer obscured by scaffolding. The sanctuary, which was built in 1892, reopened for Sunday service after it had been closed for repairs since March. “There is an energy that was crackling in the sanctuary today," said Greene Memorial United Methodist Church’s pastor, Rev. "It’s an enthusiasm and a hopeful feeling as they looked at all we had done in 8 months. Greene Memorial had held its services in its basement and in its lobby while the sanctuary was being repaired.

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