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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...

Roanoker Restaurant Steals The Spotlight on NBC Today Show

The name of the book may be “Off the Eaten Path,” but last Friday morning it was lights, camera, action at the Roanoker. The...

Hollins Celebrates Class of 2011 at 169th Commencement

  Estée Lauder executive Alexandra Trower assured graduates, “You will be fine. More than that: You will be great,” during Hollins University’s 169th Commencement Exercises...

Around the World in 80 Jars

by Chery Hodges Occasionally going off the beaten path, but always looking to keep things fresh and interesting, River Laker (events promoter for Roanoke City...

Local Colors A Chance To Celebrate Roanoke’s Melting Pot

by Gene Marrano Perhaps Roanoke Mayor David Bowers said it best as he welcomed people to the 21st annual Local Colors celebration at Elmwood Park...

William Fleming Teacher of The Year Demonstrates Unwavering Commitment

by Mary Campagna When a guest walks into Melissa Poff’s classroom in the late afternoon, the first thing they may notice is that there are...

County Detective Among Five Honored in Washington

Roanoke County Police Department Detective Christopher S. Welch was one of five officers from across the country to be honored for his work...