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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...

Over 5000 Graduates Honored at Tech Commencement Exercises

One of life’s greatest accomplishments — the successful completion of a college degree — will be celebrated at Virginia Tech as students, together with...

Festival Duo Kicks Off Summer Fun

Photos by Carla Bream Last weekend saw Roanokers out enjoying the ever-popular Strawberry Festival, and the Championship Chili Cook-Off, both of which herald the coming...

Roanoke Police Cinco de Mayo Celebration A Big Hit

by Carla Bream Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May) is usually referred to as the Mexican Independence Day, but it actually isn’t.  On...

97 Year Old Roanoker Is Role Model For Keeping Fit

by Deb Chappell I recently had the pleasure to interview, Arthur Schenkein, a Roanoke City resident who turned 97 years old on Valentine’s Day.  What...

Mount Pleasant First Aid Crew Honored for Service

Roanoke County Fire & Rescue, along with the Mount Pleasant Civic League recognized the Mount Pleasant First Aid Crew last week for their 53...

Manna Ministries Impacts Valley with Food Aid and Mannathon

by Aaron Layman Lying on the outskirts of Vinton's downtown, Manna Ministries has become one of the best forces in providing support for the working...