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“Market on Melrose” To Hold Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The new grocery store marks the end of a decades-long food desert in Northwest Roanoke.Less than one year after the groundbreaking, the Market on Melrose will open on November...

Patrick Henry High School Band Earns Superior Rating

Patrick Henry High School’s band program has been recognized by the Virginia Band and Orchestra...

Are You A Person With A Disability?

Would a home modification such as a ramp, grab bars, railings, etc. help you to...

Red Cross Reminds Everyone to TEST Smoke Alarms / TURN Clocks Back!

Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half Daylight saving time ends...

What Are the Best Cities Near Roanoke for Retirement?

Here’s Where to Find Luxury Living and Great Assisted Care Roanoke might be your home...

Melrose Plaza to Honor Influential Roanokers

Input invited on honorees for History WallMelrose Plaza seeks to honor historical figures, people, places, and landmarks integral to Northwest Roanoke's history through a...

October 25th is Last Day to Apply for A Mail Ballot

Participating in Virginia’s democracy has never been easier.If you plan to vote by mail, please remember that the deadline to apply for a mail-in...

Enjoy Virginia’s Peak Colors With A Fall Foliage Driving Tour

Weekly foliage condition reports available on DOF's website and social media Want to get out and enjoy Virginia’s fall colors? To help you get started,...

DOAV Honors Virginia Aviation Ambassadors

Almost 700 people from across the US have visited all of Virginia’s 65 public-use airports. In so doing, they have completed the main goal...

Volunteer to Cheer for 700 Roanoke Students at Special Olympics Big Feet Meet 

Join us at the Special Olympics Big Feet Meet at William Fleming High School Sept. 26 from 9 am to 1 pm. More than...

Scholarship Opportunity Now Available From The Margaret R. Baker Foundation

The Margaret Baker Foundation Board of Directors has announced scholarship assistance for men across the Commonwealth of Virginia who are currently or planning to...