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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...

PedalSafe ROA Receives Grant to Reconfigure Ferdinand Ave Intersections

PedalSafe ROA has been selected to receive a $15,000 Flagship Grant through the 2024 AARP Community Challenge program to reconfigure intersections along the Ferdinand Ave corridor...

Blue Ridge Parkway to Host Rule the Ridge Outreach Event

The National Park Service invites the public to visit Blue Ridge Parkway Law Enforcement Rangers and representatives from the U.S. Park Police Motorcycle Unit...

Be A Powerful Force For Good this Summer

Red Cross, in partnership with Universal Pictures’ new film, TWISTERS, encourages the public to give blood and support disaster relief this July As the...

Restoration Housing to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Historic Home in Southeast Roanoke

Restoration Housing has announced that they have completed the historic rehabilitation of their seventh home in Roanoke and their fourth within the Belmont neighborhood...

Freedom Festival and Fireworks Planned for July 5 in Celebration of Independence Day

On Friday, July 5, Roanoke Parks and Recreation (PLAY Roanoke) will again host a Freedom Festival, in celebration of the Independence Day holiday.  Freedom...

Vinton Mayor Grose Selected for United Way of Roanoke Valley Award

The Town of Vinton is has announced that Mayor Bradley Grose has been recognized as an unsung hero in the Leadership category of The United...