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Roanoke Co. Hosts Public Hearing About Real Estate Tax Rate Tue. April 7

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing for citizen comments on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:00 concerning 2026 real estate and personal property tax rates in Roanoke...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

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...

Festival In The Park Is Back

by Gene Marrano Festival in the Park returns to Roanoke’s Elmwood Park this holiday weekend for four days  of music, arts, crafts, food and children’s...

Rolling On The River

by Gene Marrano Down By The River felt more like Down IN The River at times, with rain and damp weather, but those that braved...