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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...

Goodwill and Scouts “Bag It Up!”

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council recently kicked off their 2nd Annual “Bag It Up!”. Girl Scouts set...

Hidden Valley Stuns Christiansburg With 78-62 Win In Regional Final

by Bill Turner Hidden Valley put on a clinic Friday night at Salem High School as the Titans rolled to the 78-62 win over previously...

“Social Entrepreneur” Walker Changes the Face of Roanoke

by Gene Marrano Ed Walker calls himself a “social entrepreneur” -  someone who sees redevelopment projects as a way to strengthen at-risk urban settings. “The...

2nd Helpings Event Showcases Upscale Design for a Lot Less

The months and months of economic downturn have hearkened to something grandma liked to say, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” 2nd Helpings Shop...

Americans For Prosperity Gets New Director

by Carla Bream Grassroots free-market group Americans for Prosperity (AFP) has appointed Trixie Averill, Roanoke resident and long-time grassroots organizer, as the new Virginia...

Science Fair Showcases Bright Minds – And “Interesting” Experiments

by Gene Marrano The Roanoke County Science Fair for middle and high school students filled the William Byrd Middle School auditorium with dozens of science...