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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...

Dickens of a Christmas

Dickens of a Christmas opened its annual three week run of Friday night holiday cheer with a tree lighting (moved to the Norfolk Southern...

W. Lee Wilhelm, III 2010 Citizen of the Year

W. Lee Wilhelm was recognized at Monday’s Roanoke City council meeting as the 2010 Citizen of the Year. He served six years as President...

Roanoke City Sales Tax Revenue Improves

September was the “first month of positive performance since November of 2008,” said Ann Shawver, Roanoke City’s Director of Finance. This follows news...

“Project Give” Collects Needed Support

This past Saturday several area community organizations joined forces for the 2nd Annual Project Give -- to help the most vulnerable and undeserved members...

Attorney General Launches Anti-Fraud Program

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli recently announced a new and innovative consumer education program to protect consumers and financial institutions from fake check scams. ...

Airport Commission Voices Concerns to City Council

The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission along with Airport Director Jackie Shuck held a joint meeting with Roanoke City Council Monday morning. Storm water management...