A young Roanoke-area artist is gaining national attention after entering the Bob Ross “Most Artistic Kid” contest, where supporters can vote online to help him advance in the competition.

The Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo is back in Salem, kicking off its 58th year at the Salem Civic Center!

A Buzz of Excitement at Roanoke College Today A big day for some of the region’s brightest middle schoolers, as they went head-to-head in the National Civics Bee Local Competition, hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber.

Sous Chef John Barker from the University of Lynchburg is gearing up for the culinary competition of a lifetime.

The Bulldogs took home a win tonight, and the game’s final score was 35-14.

The “Tasty Tuesday” crew goes head-to-head in a hot wing competition.

FILE - Catriona Gray of the Philippines, left, reacts as she is crowned the new Miss Universe 2018 by Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters during the final round of the 67th Miss Universe competition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Dec. 17, 2018. After a year and a half, the Miss Universe competition will return with a live telecast on May 16. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe, File)NEW YORK – After a year and a half, the Miss Universe competition will return with a live telecast on May 16. The last Miss Universe pageant was in December 2019 and its winner, Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa, has worn the crown longer than anyone else. The Miss Universe competition will air in more than 160 territories and countries across the globe.