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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...

ID3 Racers Sweep Through Roanoke

The Independence Day Three - “ID3” - bike races put on another great show for Roanokers last weekend with two races on Sunday...

Mill Mountain Hill Climb Proves More Than “Sufferfest”

Race “Day One” of the ID3 3-day cycling stages proved to be anything but a walk in the park Saturday. The strenuous 1.87...

Commonwealth Games Return to Roanoke Valley

With several events already completed, and this weekend’s high school baseball showcase at Kiwanis Field, the Coventry Commonwealth Games are indeed underway. Between...

Putt-Putt Tournament Brings Out The Best Putters Around

So you think your strong suit in golf is putting? Then take a trip to the Putt-Putt golf course on Peters Creek Road...

Fleming’s Inaugural Hall of Fame

Troy McGeorge, a member of the selection committee that helped choose William Fleming’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Class of 2010, recalls what may...

A Little Bit of Fenway Comes to Salem

Can’t get enough of the Red Sox, now that Salem’s Class A baseball club is owned by the American League’s fabled Boston Red...