Nikki Giovanni is hanging her hat up after 35 years. The world renowned poet and activist has been an icon in the Virginia Tech community as both a professor and inspiration.

Beth Macy's new book is called, 'Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice and The Future of American's Overdose Crisis.'

The author of the best-selling book turned Emmy-nominated Hulu series “Dopesick,” filmed in parts of the Highlands, is returning back to familiar grounds.

The book’s not on the shelves yet. Winters launched a Kickstarter campaign, an online platform where preorders fund the project.