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RCPS Bands Receive Superior Ratings at District VI Assessment

Roanoke City Public Schools is proud to celebrate two achievements from its high school band programs following recent performances at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District...

March 14 Citizens’ Rally To Stop Gerrymandering!

On Saturday, March 14, from 2:00-5:00, Rep. Ben Cline (R) and Attorney Tim Anderson will be...

City of Roanoke to Host Ribbon Cutting for Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track

The City of Roanoke's celebration of the new Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track, takes place...

GSVSC Adventurers Turns 40

The Adventurers Girl Scout Virginia Skyline Council group for girls 11 + turns 40! GS...

Roanoke Hosts 2026 Virginia Veterinary Conference as VA Tech Faculty Sweep Major Awards

Four decades after walking into The Hotel Roanoke as a young veterinarian hungry for continuing...

North Cross Middle School Robotics Team Headed to World Competition

On April 12, the North Cross middle school robotics team won the Virginia State KidWind Challenge at James Madison University. As the champions in...

City of Roanoke Appoints Jillian Papa as Director of Planning, Building, and Development

The City of Roanoke is pleased to announce the appointment of Jillian Papa as its new Director of Planning, Building, and Development. A seasoned...

Roanoke Earns 2024 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation named Roanoke a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit...

TAP Celebrates 60 Years with Regional Traveling Birthday Party

Total Action for Progress (TAP) has announced their week-long Traveling Birthday Party as they celebrate 60 years of service alongside program participants, staff, volunteers,...

Blue Ridge Literacy Celebrates 40 Years with Grandin Theatre Event

Blue Ridge Literacy (BRL), the leading nonprofit offering year-round English literacy services to adults in the Roanoke Valley, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with...

VBR TWENTY28 Dominates Tour of Newport News with Four Straight Wins

As spring settles into Virginia’s Blue Ridge, there’s exciting momentum on and off the bike. Roanoke continues to grow as an outdoor destination with...