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Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families in Floyd and across the region. When it closed about 25 years ago, the...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Master Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Across Virginia

Two decades after its start, the Virginia Master Naturalist program continues to empower volunteers to...

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that...

Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Dominates Gateway Cup With Omnium and Stage Wins

As the country paused to celebrate the grit and ingenuity of American workers, our crew...

Franklin County Educator Elected to National Farm Bureau Board

Morgan Washburn, a Franklin County agriculture teacher and farming advocate, was elected in January to a three-year term as Women’s Leadership Representative on the...

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. launches GIVE Roanoke campaign

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is rallying community support during GIVE Roanoke, the region’s largest day of giving, to raise funds for its Ambassador and...

VA Tech Expert Shares Spring Lawn Care Tips

With spring seemingly here to stay, Virginia gardeners and lawn care enthusiasts are looking forward to the revival of their lawns after a particularly...

TAP Honors Member One for Donating Head Start Bus

Total Action for Progress (TAP) hosted a heartfelt event last week at Indian Village Head Start Center to honor Member One, a division of...

Roanoke Leaders Mobilize to Launch Solution to Maternal Opioid Crisis

A groundbreaking collaboration of healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies marks a significant milestone as the construction phase of The Grove on Patterson...

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to host first of four Special Olympic Virginia Fundraisers

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to announce its fourth annual Cover the Cruiser and Tip the Deputy fundraiser at Bubba’s 33 Restaurant. This...