Ferrum College Welcomes Mirta Martin as Interim President
FERRUM, VA (December 16, 2022) – Ferrum College will welcome Dr. Mirta Martin to the campus community as interim president, beginning January 2, 2023. In her role, Martin will focus on recruitment and retention; strengthening the identity and brand of the College; and supporting faculty, staff and student success. A native of Havana, Cuba, and an immigrant to the United States, Martin uses her interpersonal and cultural expertise to work diligently to promote access to affordable educational
Roanoke-based Camper Company to Unveil First Camper at 2022 Roanoke GO Outside Festival
Roanoke, VA—Wombat Camper, a local business that manufactures small, overland-style campers, will unveil its first camper at the festival that brought their business to Roanoke: the Roanoke GO Outside Festival. Wombat campers are made in Roanoke, VA, and come fully equipped for any camping excursion, on or off the road. Similar to a teardrop camper, the product is compact. What makes Wombat Camper unique is the degree of capability in maneuvering a wide variety of terrain combined with simplicity to
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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross Cyclocross Goes Live on Discovery+ This Weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (September 14, 2022) Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross Presented by Deschutes Brewery (Go Cross) is kicking off the PRO cyclocross season and the United States Cyclocross (USCX) series with two days of racing, one at the top level of competition, C1, and the second day at its established C2 level. On Sept. 17 and 18, pro racers from all over the world will make their way to Roanoke in Virginia’s Blue Ridge to compete in Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)- level events. Elite Women’s and Men’s
