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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...

Stink Bugs in Your Christmas Tree?

“Is Tech doing any research on them?  Somebody has got to do something about these things before I go crazy!”  These are comments I...

Time Is Short For Employers To Make Payroll Changes

After exhausting debate in the lame duck session of congress, President Obama signed the tax cut extension that former President George W. Bush...

Season of Magnificent Light: Local Churches Open Their Doors During Benefit Tour

Seven downtown Roanoke churches had a chance to show off their ornate stained glass windows, vintage pipe organs, impressive stonework and interesting...

Principal Inspires Students to Learn

Learning doesn’t have to be a dull, rote exercise, even in this age of Standards of Learning and Average Yearly Progress. So says Glenvar...

Cuccinelli Seeks Fast-Track To Supreme Court

This past Monday as midday rolled around, the whole country waited to hear the ruling being made in Virginia  on the constitutionality of the...

Young Entrepreneur Force Behind Pure Spa

With the economy continuing to be a concern for individuals and businesses alike, it is all too easy for the entrepreneurial spirit to be...