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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...

Cave Spring Class Makes Reunion a Fundraiser

Cave Spring High School, Class of 1979, recently held their class reunion.  In addition to the traditional gathering meant for reconnecting and reminiscing with...

Rescuing Animals a Labor of Love for Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue

For Pat Muncy and her husband Jason, rescuing abused horses and nurturing them back to full health is a way of life. The Muncys...

County GOP Finds New Way to Donate

The Roanoke County Republican Committee held their bi-monthly GOP luncheon at Sunnybrook Inn on December 16.  Instead of giving each other gifts or drawing...

Faith Christian School Robotics Team Wins Regional Competition

The Faith Christian School Robotics Team captured first place wins in last Saturday's robotics competition at Virginia Western Community College. Each year, VWCC sponsors an...

Greene Memorial Spreads Some Warmth Downtown

Just in time for this year’s first cold snap, which can best be described as “brutal,” Greene Memorial United Methodist Church has been adorning...

Jingle Bell Runners Take Cold in Stride

Youth was served at the 20th annual Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. Cave Spring High School graduate Tim...