Politics
Virginia Animal Shelters Reduce Adoption Fees in December
With the holiday season upon us, no pet should have to be without a family to call their own. To ensure pets get a chance to go from shelter...
TSA Shares Three Helpful Packing Tips Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving will be very busy at Transportation Security Administration (TSA)...
Modern Wood Dining Tables: Timeless Elegance for Contemporary Homes
A modern wood dining table is an essential piece for those looking to blend timeless...
Bailey Declares Candidacy for Hollins Supervisor Seat
The calendar had barely flipped to the new year when a local businessman declared his...
Republican VP Candidate Paul Ryan “We Did Build It”
- By Valerie Garner
Political analyst Dr. Bob Denton was impressed by Republican VP candidate...
Griffith Allows Time For Politics at “Greater Griffith Open”
The coveted plastic golf clubs were the grand prize at the Greater Griffith Open Thursday at Putt Putt on Peters Creek Road. Water squirt...
Habeeb Takes Time to Weigh In on Issues
Delegate Greg Habeeb has not made up his mind on whether the ban on uranium mining in Virginia should be lifted to allow for...
Moving Municipal Elections Easy But Council Members Remain Unsure
by Valerie Garner
At the request of Councilman Sherman Lea and a nod from Mayor Bowers at the May 7 council meeting, acting City...
Democrats Hold City
by Gene Marrano
In the end Republican challenger Mark Lucas made it interesting, but he couldn’t overcome the Democratic stronghold that is Roanoke City....
George Allen Plays it Safe in Republican Primary Debate
by Valerie Garner
Former governor and U.S. senator George Allen had the most to lose with a gaff at Saturday’s primary debate. His challengers...
Roanoke City Budget Hearing Draws A Crowd
by Valerie Garner
Last Thursday evening cuts to the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resource component of the budget hit a nerve with...