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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd as Chair for 2026. Mrs. Shepherd has served as the Vinton District representative since...

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...

Invest to Win Takes Flight With $20 Million Record Gift to Athletics

At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make...

Roanoke Valley Community Members Honored by United Way

At the annual meeting this past Tuesday, United Way of Roanoke Valley recognized four individuals for their outstanding leadership and volunteerism in the Roanoke...

Mumpower: “I’m Not Finished”

by Gene Marrano Despite a lopsided loss to Greg Habeeb in the 8th House District special election on Tuesday, Ginger Mumpower’s return to public life...

Breakfast Lions Club Bestows Honor on Roanoker for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts

by Cheryl Hodges Roanoker Cliff DeMars, a member of the Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club, was recently presented with the honor of the “Beacon of...

VA Universities Among the Best

According to Kiplinger, Virginia’s two leading universities and the College of William and Mary deserve high accolades when it comes to offering both quality...

New Book Looks At The “Two Virginias”

by Gene Marrano Michael Abraham has long been interested in the two Virginias: the differences and similarities between Virginia and West Virginia, which was born...

Candidate Forum For 8th District

The forum held at Andrew Lewis Middle School Monday night turned, at times, into a debate. As expected, education topped the question list. Debbie...