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Analysis: Key Points To Know About Virginia’s April 21 Yes/No Election

Early voting is ongoing across the Old Dominion for a proposed Constitutional amendment to redraw the lines for Virginia’s eleven Congressional districts. The last day to vote is Tuesday,...

Children Learn to Slow Your Roll at Traffic Safety Event

The City of Roanoke kicked off its seventh annual traffic safety campaign with a family-focused...

Some on the “Vote Yes to Restore Fairness” Side Vandalize, Steal “Vote No” signs; Spanberger Silent

Since near the start of the early voting period for the current redistricting/gerrymandering amendment, Vinton...

Roanoke Co. Hosts Public Hearing About Real Estate Tax Rate Tue. April 7

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing for citizen comments on Tuesday,...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Local Women Build a House in a Nationwide Mother’s Day Habitat Initiative

With tools in their hands and good intentions in their hearts, 15 women from the Roanoke Valley participated in “National Women Build Week”...

A Healthier Creek Comes to Life at Garst Mill Park

Restoration is complete at Mudlick Creek at Garst Mill Park. A ribbon cutting last Thursday capped off the $500,000 price tag, with nearly $300,000...

71-Year-Old Attempts One More Parkway Tour

At age 71, Sam Jernigan wanted to see if he could do it just one more time – ride the entire length of the...

Council Relaxes Lawn Requirements; Lifeguards Still Needed

You mow yours, I’ll mow mine: City Manager Darlene Burcham admitted at Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting that there has been some flak...

Don Caldwell Takes it All in Stride

While only a relatively few court cases end up going to trial, all still require the supervision of a prosecuting attorney to make...

Is Roanoke an Art-Friendly Town?

I was there, right in the middle of it, so I’m not opining second hand. I’m talking about the “Must See TV” performance art...