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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 Native Participates in World’s Largest International Maritime Warfare Exercise

Lt. j.g. Carlee Anderson, a native of Roanoke, Virginia, serves aboard USS Fitzgerald, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California, and...

Roanoke Launches Community Engagement Week for Vision Zero Initiative

The City of Roanoke invites residents to participate in Community Engagement Week for Vision Zero Roanoke from August 5th through the 9th. This week-long...

VMT to Hold Teen Rail Camp in Conjunction With Norfolk Southern

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. in partnership with Norfolk Southern is proud to announce its Teen Rail Camp to be held at the...

2024 Local Heroes Series Features Statewide First Responders 

DMV Campaign Aims to Convince Virginians to Buckle Up, Slow Down and Drive Sober Before the first dispatch to the scene. Before the fire trucks...

Touch-a-Truck Returns To Green Hill Park August 10

The 13th Annual Touch-A-Truck event returns to Green Hill Park on Saturday, August 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM. This beloved family-friendly event...

‘Empty the Shelters’ Reduces Adoption Fees for Virginia Shelter Pets

BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is partnering with animal shelters across the country for its Summer...