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Virginia’s Blue Ridge Cycling Team Dominates Tour de Bloom

There’s been no shortage of action on and off the bike this spring, and we’re proud to see the momentum around cycling in our community and beyond. Last week, PLAY...

YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Camps

Registration is now open for summer camps at the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, offering...

Skyline Stage Announced at Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Zoo is thrilled to announce their latest capital project, the Skyline Stage!   They believe...

Intercept Health Hosts Foster Care Aware Event in Roanoke to Support Local Children

Intercept Health, an organization providing comprehensive mental/behavioral health, substance use disorder, and foster care services...

Farm Credit Opens 2025 Grant Applications for Rural Projects

Farm Credit of the Virginias, a lending cooperative serving Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland,...

AAA Urges Caution as We Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time this Weekend

RICHMOND, VA (March 6, 2025) – As parts of the U.S. prepare to “spring forward” with the onset of Daylight Saving on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to...

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks...

Roanoke’s First Certified Fiber Optic Technician Cohort Completes Training

New College Institute (NCI) is proud to partner with Roanoke Higher Education Center to offer Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) training, and its first-ever...

Virginia War Memorial Seeks Applicants For 2025 Marocchi Scholarship

(Richmond) The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond is seeking applicants for its RADM Marocchi Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to Virginia...

Virginia DMV Warns Customers of Toll Charge Text Scam

RICHMOND – Did you get a text about an overdue toll charge? It’s likely a scam. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting...

Backpack Run Returns to Green Hill Park for Its 12th Year

ROANOKE – The Backpack Run, presented by the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation is back for the 12th year! This year’s Backpack Run offers...