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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...

Roanoke Veterinarians Mary and Preston Thornton Honor VMCVM

Mary Thornton BS '83, DVM '88 and W. Preston Thornton BS '89, DVM '93 reflect back on their journey and how VMCVM helped them...

Fairy Stone State Park closes main campground for 2025 season, cabins and equestrian campground to remain open

STUART, Va. – Fairy Stone State Park’s main campground, which is typically open from the first Friday in March until the first Monday in...

Stay Warm Today: Community Support Centers Open

Following this past week's inclement weather and cold temperatures, the City of Roanoke reminds residents of available Community Support Centers for those seeking warmth: ...

Northern Virginia Master Gardeners recognized for youth education programs

Extension Master Gardeners received the 2024 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award for a program focused on horticulture education within the public school system. The...

Nominate your favorite agricultural icon to appear on the State Fair ‘Ag Superheroes’ trading cards

DOSWELL—A new roster of Virginia’s agricultural icons will be immortalized on collectible trading cards at this year’s State Fair of Virginia. For the third year,...

Engineering Giving Day donors offer challenge to inspire the next generation of Hokies

Spanning three generations of Virginia Tech alumni, the May family donates $50,000 to encourage participation in Giving Day 2025. Over 60 years after Joe T....