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Experts offer tips to keep teens engaged – and off screens – this summer

While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom. Virginia Tech experts...

Roanoke Marks 90 Years of Social Security with Free Ice Cream Event

The 90th anniversary of Social Security is on August 14, and AARP Virginia is holding...

Bubba’s 33 Roanoke Supports Veterans with Burger Sales

Throughout July, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to...

Four things to remember as you celebrate the Fourth of July

From fireworks to food preparation, Virginia Tech experts offer practical advice for enjoying this week’s...

Roanoke Offers $7.76 Holiday Admission at Parks and Rec Centers

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism invites the community to celebrate Independence Day weekend with...

A Sure Sign of Summer

The PGA TOUR returned to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia this week for the second annual Greenbrier Classic. A champion will be crowned...

J.J. Redick Charity Fundraiser Comes to Ballyhack

by Bill Turner Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick hosted his inaugural charity golf tournament and gala at Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke Saturday. With proceeds...

Ultimate Frisbee: The Most Laid Back Serious Sport

by Cheryl Hodges Of the 55 sports represented in this year’s Coventry Commonwealth Games, there is only one that is self-governed by the aptly...

Fisher Claims Roanoke Valley Match Play Championship

by Bill Turner Lee Fisher completed the requisite six-straight match victories Sunday afternoon at Roanoke Country Club to walk away with the 2011 Roanoke...

Stonegate Wins City-County Championship Swim Meet

by Bill Turner Stonegate Swim Club took advantage of the numbers to win its first Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association championship in 40 years Saturday...

First Tee Roanoke Valley Shines at Greenbrier Classic Youth Day

by Bill Turner Tuesday's Youth Day at the Greenbrier Classic proved to be a shining star for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley and...