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Smith Mountain Lake State Park receives USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Award

Smith Mountain Lake State Park has been named the second-best lake beach in the country by the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition highlights the park's...

Veterinary Students Support Wildlife Recovery in Southwest Virginia

While the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's primary focus is treating domestic dogs and cats, the Virginia-Maryland College of...

Kiwanis Club Awards $5K Scholarship to Roanoke Student

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is pleased to announce that Lauren Cone of Roanoke is...

TWENTY28 Cyclists Represent Roanoke on Global Stage

The grass sure does grow quickly here in Roanoke! After weeks on the road during...

Virginia State Parks celebrate 89th anniversary

Virginia State Parks will celebrate History and Culture Day on June 15, 2025, and each...

Roanoke’s Mark Lawrence Among VA Tech Honorees for Impact and Leadership

Virginia Tech will recognize four distinguished individuals during University Commencement for their outstanding contributions to the university and communities. During the ceremony, the university will...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Cycling Team Dominates Tour de Bloom

There’s been no shortage of action on and off the bike this spring, and we’re proud to see the momentum around cycling in our...

YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Opens Registration for 2025 Summer Camps

Registration is now open for summer camps at the YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, offering enriching and engaging options for children of all ages...

Skyline Stage Announced at Mill Mountain Zoo

Mill Mountain Zoo is thrilled to announce their latest capital project, the Skyline Stage!   They believe there are four basic principles of social justice: access,...

Intercept Health Hosts Foster Care Aware Event in Roanoke to Support Local Children

Intercept Health, an organization providing comprehensive mental/behavioral health, substance use disorder, and foster care services across Virginia, is hosting Foster Care Aware, a Foster...

Farm Credit Opens 2025 Grant Applications for Rural Projects

Farm Credit of the Virginias, a lending cooperative serving Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland, announced that they are now accepting applications for the...