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Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

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...

Youngkin Celebrates Legislation Supporting Virginians With Developmental Disabilities

Governor Glenn Youngkin celebrated the signing of 18 bipartisan pieces of legislation that enhance support for Virginians with developmental disabilities and improve accessibility across various...

VT Research Reveals Invasive Ants Spread by Hitchhiking on Everyday Vehicles

These queens of the highway can hitch a ride on your vehicle Insects are masters of transportation and get around by flying, crawling, swimming, burrowing,...

Virginia’s Median Home Price Hits New High in May: $425,000

Roanoke Valley Among Areas With Largest Sales Growth According to the May 2024 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were mixed signals in...

VA Tech Experts Address Fireworks Safety, Hot Dog Competitions and Food Safety

Fireworks Safety The July 4th holiday brings a dramatic increase in eye injuries each year. Virginia Tech expert Stefan Duma says that’s mostly due to fireworks. The U.S....

Suzanne Youngkin and AG Miyares Announce Results of Fentanyl Awareness Program in Roanoke

An event was hosted to highlight the It Only Takes One campaign’s accomplishments to date and announce its expansion across the Commonwealth Virginia First Lady...

Community Leaders Find Connection / Support at First Ever Small Towns Conference

From Pennington Gap in far Southwest Virginia to Kilmarnock on the Northern Neck, town leaders who serve populations of several thousand to just a...