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VA Tech Expert offers tips for coping with back-to-school nerves

As summer wanes and children return to the classroom, back-to-school excitement may be overshadowed by feelings of anxiety. Cindy Smith, director of the Children’s Emotions Lab at Virginia Tech, said...

Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton Joins The Madeira School Board of Trustees

Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., president of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, has been appointed to...

Virginia Regional Transit Announces Expansion into Roanoke

Virginia Regional Transit is pleased to announce the expansion of its demand response services into...

SMLCA’s Roanoke Campus Set to Open

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy’s Roanoke Campus will welcome its first students Wednesday, Aug. 20...

VDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert in School Zones as Students Return

With more than one million Virginia students headed back to school this month, the Virginia...

Blue Ridge TWENTY28’s Olivia Cummins Wins Littleton Twilight

Roanoke, Va. After a few much-needed weeks at home in Roanoke, it’s been a blessing to slow down, breathe in the Blue Ridge Mountain...

Mic Drop Club in Roanoke to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence

A new women’s public speaking club is launching locally with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up...

Social Security Anniversary Celebration Events to Be Held in Roanoke

More than 1.6 million Virginians rely on Social Security to pay their bills, and AARP Virginia is holding several events in Roanoke to celebrate...

Blue Ridge TWENTY24 Shines in Chicago as Hicks Takes on the Track

Roanoke, Va. Virginia's Blue Ridge continues to thrive as a premier outdoor destination, further energized by the excitement of hosting the 2025 USA Cycling...

Roanoke Regional Chamber Cuts the Ribbon on New Office at Varsity Park

On July 22nd, the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce officially opened the doors to its new headquarters with a ribbon cutting and open house...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Shines at MTB Nationals and Boise Twilight

As the final day of U.S. Mountain Bike Nationals wrapped up, I found myself unexpectedly emotional. Hosting this incredible event just miles from my...