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What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come together to make game day...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families...

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...

City of Roanoke Utilizes American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Start “Home Safe”

The City of Roanoke, through the HUD Community Resources Division, is utilizing its $2.4 million HOME-ARP award in conjunction with approximately $4.25 million in...

Blue Ridge Literacy To Hold 18th Annual Scrabble Tournament

Blue Ridge Literacy's annual team-based Scrabble Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 13, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Downtown Roanoke. Doors open...

Roaring Run Recreation Area Temporarily Closed For Repairs

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest will conduct work to improve the Roaring Run Recreation Area entrance on the Eastern Divide Ranger District....

Roanoke Icon / WW II Veteran Claude Smith Passes At 101

The Roanoke community lost a treasured resident and one of the few remaining members of The Greatest Generation with the recent passing of Claude...

Hungry Mother State Park Opens Registration for New Birding Festival

Registration is open for Hungry Mother State Park’s inaugural Life’s Extras Birding Celebration, a festival to honor the life of long-time volunteer and Virginia...

Shamrock Hill Run Returns to Roanoke Catholic School

Roanoke Catholic School has announced the return of one of Roanoke’s most beloved – and luckiest! – races with the Shamrock Hill Run...