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Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families in Floyd and across the region. When it closed about 25 years ago, the...

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...

Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Dominates Gateway Cup With Omnium and Stage Wins

As the country paused to celebrate the grit and ingenuity of American workers, our crew...

TWENTY28 Cyclists Represent Roanoke on Global Stage

The grass sure does grow quickly here in Roanoke! After weeks on the road during the busiest stretch of our season, I couldn’t wait...

Virginia State Parks celebrate 89th anniversary

Virginia State Parks will celebrate History and Culture Day on June 15, 2025, and each location will be hosting a special event in honor...

LVA Mobile Library Coming to Roanoke

The Library of Virginia will bring its mobile programming van, LVA On the Go, to Roanoke Public Libraries’ Williamson Road Branch, 3837 Williamson Road,...

Bubba’s 33 Hosts Fundraiser for American Eagle Foundation in Roanoke

On Wednesday, June 18, Roanoke’s Bubba’s 33 invites the public to a fundraiser to support the American Eagle Foundation. In honor of Ace, Bubba’s 33...

Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit Set for July 8-10 at Hotel Roanoke

Residents from the Blue Ridge Parkway region are invited to attend the Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit from Tuesday, July 8, through Thursday, July...

Roanoke’s Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair Returns to Wasena Park June 21

Visitors are invited to meet and learn from vendors who breathe new life into old, outdated, or broken materials at the second annual Rethink,...