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Virginia Workforce Program Named Nation’s Best, Says Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for customized workforce training in the 21st annual Business Facilities Rankings Report for the...

Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Current...

Youngkin Announces Medallia Launches New Corporate Office in Fairfax

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Medallia is investing $2 million to expand operations in...

With Boost from Youngkin, New Cidery to Source $165K in Virginia Apples

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider...

Youngkin Leads Economic Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom

Governor Glenn Youngkin is leading a Virginia delegation to Paris, France and London, England, which...

Retirement Brings With It Extra Time; How To Make The Best Of It

Singer Jim Croce longed to put time in a bottle. Retirees aren’t always certain what it is they long to do with time, but one...

41 Fire-EMS Recruits Start Careers With Roanoke / Botetourt Fire-EMS

41 recruits from Roanoke Fire-EMS, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue, and Botetourt Fire & EMS reported to their first day of Recruit School this...

Roanoke Fire-EMS Names New Deputy Chief

Battalion Chief David Guynn has been promoted to Deputy Chief, effective January, 26, 2021. Guynn is a City of Roanoke native, who became involved in...

Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Returns With Changes for 2021

The past 10 months have brought countless challenges to restaurants across the country and those in Downtown Roanoke. This year’s Restaurant Week will likely...

Deputy Fire Chief Billy Altman Retires

Deputy Chief Billy Altman began his career in public safety in 1980 as a volunteer at Roanoke Life Saving Crew. In 1985 Altman was...

Butzer Selected As Elected as School Board Chairman

The Roanoke County School Board has selected Catawba District member, Don Butzer, as the chairman of the school board for 2021.  Butzer previously served...