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Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

9/11 Memorial Services To Reflect on 10th Anniversary

by Gene Marrano What do you remember from ten years ago, on September 11, 2001? What were you doing when you heard – or...

Patriots Give Fiddler Opening Win With 42-14 Victory Over Hidden Valley

by Bill Turner Patrick Henry came out smoking as the Patriot offense paved the way to an impressive opening night win last Friday night...

Football Classic Returns To Raise Funds For Dropout Program

by Gene Marrano It almost didn’t happen when organizers had some difficulty lining up teams, but nonetheless the 12th annual Western Virginia Education Classic...

Roanoke County Police Officers Recognized For Youth Traffic Safety Efforts

Two Roanoke County police officers were honored with traffic safety awards at the 2011 Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO)...

New Year Brings Change for Roanoke City Students

Roanoke City Public School students returned to school on Monday and were able to do so before labor day because of the recent...

“River Bassin” Tournament to be Held In Roanoke

Professional Kayak Angler Pioneer Drew Gregory will conclude his 2011 River Bassin Tournament Trail series,in Roanoke. The tournament will be hosted on Saturday,...