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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roanoke,_VirginiaRoanoke, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Roanoke ( / ˈroʊ.əˌnoʊk / ROH-ə-nohk) is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is located in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, in the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. Roanoke is approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia– North Carolina border and 250 miles ...

   • Hotel Roanoke

     The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center is a historic hotel...

   • List of Neighborhoods in Roanoke, Virginia

     Annexed into Roanoke in 1976, Southern Hills is an area of...

   • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

     The hospital was founded in 1899 as Roanoke Hospital. In the...

   • Roanoke Valley

     The Roanoke Valley (/ ˈ r oʊ. ə ˌ n oʊ k / ROH-ə-nohk) in...

2. roanoke.com › news › educationRoanoke College wraps up $205 million 'Roanoke Rising ...

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   5 days ago · The college also knew it couldn’t be timid in the endeavor, Maxey said. As plans for “Roanoke Rising” took shape, the talks about where to set the bar kept evolving — a goal of $125 ...

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   What is Roanoke known for?

   • Roanoke is known for the Roanoke Star, an 88.5-foot-tall (27.0 m) illuminated star that sits atop a mountain within the city's limits and is the origin of its nickname, "The Star City of the South".

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   Where is Roanoke Virginia?

   • Roanoke is approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia– North Carolina border and 250 miles (400 km) southwest of Washington, D.C ., along Interstate 81. At the 2020 census, Roanoke's population was 100,011, making it the most-populous city in Virginia west of the state capital Richmond.

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   When did Roanoke become a city?

   • In 1882, the Norfolk and Western Railway (N&W) chose the small town of Big Lick as the site of its corporate headquarters and railroad shops. Within two years, the town had become the City of Roanoke.

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   What is Opera Roanoke known for?

   • Opera Roanoke is Southwest Virginia's only professional opera company, established in 1976 as the Southwest Virginia Opera Society. It has performed under its current name since 1991, and its official orchestra since 2004 has been the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra. That group was established in 1953.

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4. higherlearningtoday.com › best-colleges-in-virginiaThe 25 Best Colleges in Virginia of 2020 - Higher Learning Today

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   5 days ago · In This Article. The 5 Top-Rated Colleges in Virginia. Our Top Pick: University of Virginia. Our Runner Up Pick: Virginia Tech. Best Value: James Madison University. Best for Academics: Washington and Lee University. Best for Athletes: University of Richmond. Who Should Attend College in Virginia. Important Features to Consider.

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5. roanoke.com › news › educationHarvard bound: Roanoke College senior sets sights on a career ...

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   6 days ago · The prestigious medical school fielded nearly 7,000 applicants last year and accepted just 3.4% of those. “I don’t feel like anyone can feel confident,” Johnson said of the process, adding ...

6. roanokemaroons.com › sports › 2024/5/22Records - Roanoke College

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   5 days ago · Men's Volleyball vs Juniata March 23, 2024 1 p.m. Men's Volleyball vs Juniata March 23, 2024 1 p.m. Mar 23 Final. Men's Volleyball. 3. Warren Wilson. 0. Men's Volleyball vs Warren Wilson March 23, 2024 3:45 p.m. Men's Volleyball vs Warren Wilson March 23, 2024 3:45 p.m.

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8. wanderwithalex.com › roanoke-virginiaStar City: Visiting Roanoke, in Virginia’s Blue Ridge

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   3 days ago · Known affectionately as the “Star City,” Roanoke is famously crowned by the largest illuminated man-made star in the world, an 88-foot beacon atop Mill Mountain that has lit the night sky since 1949. Roanoke’s reputation as a prime outdoor destination is well-earned. CNN ranks it as the #2 top hiking city in the country.

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Virginia_TechVirginia Tech - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, Virginia Tech is a senior military college. Virginia Tech offers 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to its 37,000 students; as of 2016, it was the state's second-largest public university by enrollment. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".