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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...

Preservation Foundation Seeks 2024 Kegley Historic Preservation Award Nominations

The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF) is currently seeking award nominations for the 2024 George A. Kegley Preservation Award Program that will be announced at...

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to Host First Annual Senior Citizen Prom

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the First Annual Senior Citizen Prom, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 5:00 PM...

Touch-a-Truck Postponed Until September 21st

The 13th Annual Touch-A-Truck event previously scheduled for August 10th is being postponed due to the many inches of rain that Hurricane Debby is...

City of Roanoke Publishes Less Restrictive Zoning Amendments Report

The City of Roanoke has published a comprehensive study and report on the Zoning Amendments adopted by City Council on March 18. The report...

Salem Native Participates in World’s Largest International Maritime Warfare Exercise

Petty Officer 1st Class John Fritz, a native of Salem, Virginia, serves aboard USS William P. Lawrence, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of...

Emergency Blood Shortage: Red Cross Supply Drops 25%

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final...