January Drone Footage
Our drone pilot, Curt Schruth, took this gorgeous drone footage this past week. We are ready for a little more snow next time :)
Did you know that we produce a podcast on Instructional Technology in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education? Season 2 of ActiVAtED Learning is now streaming. You can watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Happy 40 years to our Content Director, Carol Jennings! She is the heartbeat and legacy for the station. Please wish her a congratulations on 40 wonderful years at Blue Ridge PBS! 💙
Santa's Winter Wonderland is OPEN TONIGHT! 6pm! See y'all there!🎅
Now open 6pm-9pm. Closed 12/16 and 12/17.
📍1215 McNeil Dr SW Roanoke VA 24015
🎄✨ Get ready for a magical holiday experience at Santa's Winter Wonderland! ✨🎄
Join us at Blue Ridge PBS for our FREE drive-thru Christmas light show, starting December 12th from 6-9 PM! This enchanting event will run every evening until December 23rd (except for December 16th and 17th), so bring the whole family to experience the twinkling lights, festive music, and holiday cheer! 🎅
It's the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit – we can't wait to see you there!
Address: 1215 McNeil DR SW Roanoke VA
#santaswinterwonderland #HolidayMagic #freeevent #blueridgepbs
🎶 Support the Arts and Take Home a Piece of Mill Mountain Magic! 🎥🧢
Hey friends! 🌟 Here's your chance to celebrate the spirit of Mill Mountain and support great storytelling on Blue Ridge PBS! When you make a pledge, you'll receive one of these special thank-you gifts:
🧢 A Mill Mountain Bandana - Perfect for hikes, picnics, or just showing off your love for the Blue Ridge!
🎥 The Mill Mountain Documentary - Relive the magic with this captivating film produced by Blue Ridge PBS, telling the story of this incredible landmark.
💥 OR BOTH! 💥 Make a pledge and you'll get the documentary + a bandana, so you can wear your love for Mill Mountain while enjoying the film at home.
✨ Your support helps us continue producing quality programming that celebrates our regions history, culture, and beauty. Click the link below to make your pledge and claim your thank-you gift today!
https://www.blueridgepbs.org/
Thank you for helping keep the stories of our community alive! 💙 #SupportPBS #MillMountain #BlueRidgePBS
Damascus Revisited
On November 7th, we drove back down to Damascus Virginia to document the progress the town has made from the flooding that happened on Friday September 27th. If you want to help, you can visit our website BlueRidgePBS.org for more information.
Senator Mark Warner Visit Damascus, Virginia #HurricaneHelene #AppalachianStrong
🎥✨ Support the Power of Public Media! ✨🎥
As we approach the end of 2024, help us keep the stories, education, and inspiration flowing. Your donation to Blue Ridge PBS ensures our programs continue to inform, entertain, and uplift our community.
Make your year-end gift today and help us close 2024 on a strong note. Together, we can keep quality public broadcasting alive for everyone.
Thank you for supporting Blue Ridge PBS – where every contribution makes a difference. 💙
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Join us tonight at 7 pm for Heroes Caring for Heroes. We have a candid conversation with caregivers of veterans who bring home seen and unseen scars of war. These caregivers are husband and wives, mothers and fathers, children of all ages and friends. Tonight at 7 pm on Blue Ridge PBS.
It was announced on Friday that the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia is now OPEN after closing to assess damage from Hurricane Helene. Take advantage of a gorgeous weekend to support some of the businesses along the parkway that have been impacted by the closure during what is normally PEAK season, including the Peaks of Otter at mile post 85 in Bedford County. We recently did the Sharp Top hike there on a spectacularly clear day for our occasional series, Out and About.
Here's a reminder that we have posted a link to organizations accepting help with disaster relief in our region at www.BlueRidgePBS.org
Coming soon from Blue Ridge PBS... NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY: STEAM, STEEL, AND STORYLINES. This documentary explores the rise of the Norfolk and Western Railway, its innovative steam engines, and its lasting impact on Roanoke and Southwest Virginia. From its role as a major employer to its transformation during the diesel era, the N&W's story remains a captivating chapter in 20th-century railroading.
NOVEMBER 21st @ 7pm on Blue Ridge PBS
UPDATE 10/14: The Creeper Trail is now open from Abingdon ~almost~ to Damascus. Several of the outfitters are back up and running shuttles for the lower half of the trail, and businesses are slowly opening in Damascus and could use your support.
On Tuesday October 1st, we drove down to Damascus Virginia to document the damage caused by the flooding that happened on Friday September 27th. If you want to help, you can visit our website BlueRidgePBS.org for more information.
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