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The Deep Blue Ridge: Woman lifts up voices of disabled artists

A Blacksburg woman has dedicated her life to uplifting the voices of disabled artists. Her name is Dr. Elizabeth McLain, and she teaches disability studies and music history classes. ....

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The Deep Blue Ridge: How a local woman is using her love for math to win gold in pickleball

It is ‘play’ on the pickleball court that has turned very competitive for 62-year-old Trish Hammer. But there’s something that gives Hammer an edge over her competition: math. ....

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The Deep Blue Ridge: Meet the man behind Straight Street Ministry

It is hope that helped Keith Farmer find his calling to serve inner-city kids in difficult situations throughout the Commonwealth. ....

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The Deep Blue Ridge: 71-year-old cancer survivor passes Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test

A Rockbridge County cancer survivor is hoping his mind-over-matter fitness journey inspires others to set and reach goals in life. ....

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The Deep Blue Ridge: Bouncer, boxing coach inspires community through spoken word poetry

A Roanoke man with a tough exterior, but a larger-than-life personality and a heart of gold is sharing deep words of motivation through spoken word in the Commonwealth. ....

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