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RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership to provide ongoing support to promote and expand regional workforce development. As part of...

Roanoke City School Board Approves Staffing Reductions to Address Structural Funding Gap

At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address...

Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and...

Scott Presley Coming to Virginia to Aid “Vote No” Anti-Gerrymandering Movement

Conservative activist Scott Presler has announced he is coming to Virginia to help promote voter...

Sen. Warner Breaks His 2-Term Promise, Files To Run For 4th Term

Sen. Mark Warner (D), one of Virginia's two U.S. senators, announced on March 16 that he is running for...

Local Teen Achieves Rank of Eagle Scout

  Aaron Hagerman, from Troop 584 chartered by Bonsack United Methodist Church, recently achieved the highest rank the Boy Scouts of America has to offer...

More Madness in Roanoke

by Gene Marrano Star City Motor Madness is “a celebration of America’s passion for the automobile and the love of cruising,” according to the event’s...

Addiction Researcher Optimistic Graphic Labels Will Deter Smokers

By presenting the concrete reality of what will happen as a result of smoking, the new anti-smoking warnings that will show up on packs...

Smart Way Connector To Enhance Transportation In Region

  Smart Way Connector, the much-anticipated shuttle-bus service between Roanoke and Lynchburg, debuts July 19, further enhancing transportation options in southwest and central Virginia while...

Birds of a Feather . . .

  The bluebirds above are being rehabbed by Lucky and Sabrina Garvin who established “Second Chance for Wildlife Rescue” in 2000 after working with another...

Countryside Master Plan Approved

by Stuart Revercomb The $4.1 million Countryside golf course has been dying a slow death since closure March 1, 2010. The lush green fairways that...