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Smith Mountain Lake State Park receives USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Award

Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country by the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition highlights the park's...

Veterinary Students Support Wildlife Recovery in Southwest Virginia

While the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's primary focus is treating domestic dogs and cats, the Virginia-Maryland College of...

Kiwanis Club Awards $5K Scholarship to Roanoke Student

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is pleased to announce that Lauren Cone of Roanoke is...

TWENTY28 Cyclists Represent Roanoke on Global Stage

The grass sure does grow quickly here in Roanoke! After weeks on the road during...

Virginia State Parks celebrate 89th anniversary

Virginia State Parks will celebrate History and Culture Day on June 15, 2025, and each...

Andrew Lewis Weekend Set for Salem Museum June 7 and 8

Step back in time with the Salem Museum to the American Revolution for Andrew Lewis Weekend on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8,...

North Cross Middle School Robotics Team Crowned World Solar Champions

A team of 10 innovative students from North Cross School, known as the "Robotic Raiders," achieved a remarkable feat on May 22: they clinched...

Tick Season in Virginia: Local Emergency Doctor Shares Prevention Tips

Everyone heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather needs to be aware of ticks and the serious illnesses they transmit. In Virginia, common ticks...

Virginia Launches Survey to Recognize Farmers in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

As part of a multiagency effort led by Virginia Cooperative Extension, a statewide survey is now open to document voluntary best management practices on farms within the...

DAR Members Promote America’s 250th at Roanoke Museum Event

On Tuesday, May 27, members of the Colonel William Preston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR), Roanoke, Va. met in the lobby...

Build Smart in Roanoke Launches Free Camp for High School Students

Build Smart Institute is excited to announce its first hands-on summer program designed for high school students interested in exploring careers in construction. The Concrete...