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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...

Washington Park Pool Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The wait is finally over. The newly constructed Washington Park Pool will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:00 PM today, June 6. Vice Mayor...

Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Awards $20,000 in Scholarships

The Roanoke Kiwanis awarded $20,000 for six scholarships to high school seniors in May of this year. Scholarships are given to applicants from the...

Andrew Lewis Weekend Set for Salem Museum June 7 and 8

Step back in time with the Salem Museum to the American Revolution for Andrew Lewis Weekend on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8,...

North Cross Middle School Robotics Team Crowned World Solar Champions

A team of 10 innovative students from North Cross School, known as the "Robotic Raiders," achieved a remarkable feat on May 22: they clinched...

Tick Season in Virginia: Local Emergency Doctor Shares Prevention Tips

Everyone heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather needs to be aware of ticks and the serious illnesses they transmit. In Virginia, common ticks...

Virginia Launches Survey to Recognize Farmers in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

As part of a multiagency effort led by Virginia Cooperative Extension, a statewide survey is now open to document voluntary best management practices on farms within the...