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June 2023

Virginia Late Model Triple Crown Celebrates 10th Season

South Boston Speedway, Langley Speedway and Martinsville Speedway gear up to host most prestigious trio of races in Late Model Stock Car racing

Make Some Noise Open Mic Series

Make Some Noise open mic series to launch at Piedmont Arts

Virginia Museum of Natural History renews long standing education programming partnership with Boxley Materials Company

$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of a wide variety of museum educational programs to audiences throughout Virginia and beyond

Blueways and the Blue Ridge: Why a Visit to Philpott Lake is a Must

Blueways and the Blue Ridge: Why a Visit to Philpott Lake is a Must

Cradled by the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake might just be the most spectacular body of water in Virginia. Located just northwest of the town of Martinsville, the 3,000-acre lake spreads into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, framed by 7,000 acres of mixed hardwood forest. Besides the beautiful scenery, the lake is studded with nearly a dozen parks and recreation areas, offering an enticing buffet of Blue Ridge adventures.