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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...

City Tightens Solicitation Codes

by Valerie Garner Starting immediately there will be a lower tolerance for aggressive solicitation in downtown Roanoke. Solicitation for money or anything of value...

Local Handmade Bicycle Builder’s Reputation Gaining Speed

Bike frame builder Aaron Dykstra, owner of Six Eleven Bicycle Co. in Roanoke, has won “Best Track Bike” at the 2011 North American...

USO Dance Takes Seniors Down Memory Lane

by Bill Turner Inspired by a resident’s heart-melting love story, Beverly Adams, Life Enrichment Coordinator at the Center, first came up with the idea for...

Commission Will Study Wind Farm Issue Further

by Gene Marrano After hearing from dozens of speakers on both sides of the issue, the Roanoke County Planning Commission decided to punt on Tuesday...

Foundation for Roanoke Valley Funds Safety Equipment Purchase

Foundation for Roanoke Valley has awarded a $20,000 grant to Roanoke County for the purchase of two state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras.  One camera will...

LewisGale Offers New Procedure

“Wrist May Be Route to Safer Heart Treatment”—reads the headline on the front page of the February issue of the Wall Street Journal. A...