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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...

Miyares Announces Crime Reductions in Ceasefire Cities, Yet Roanoke Lags Behind

Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced new trends and reductions in crime in Virginia’s highest crime cities, targeted by Operation Ceasefire, during a press...

‘Bipartisanship’ Fizzles as General Assembly Session Ends 

Democrats and Republicans emphasized bipartisanship and working across the aisle after the election, in press conferences and throughout the legislative session, but the sentiment...

Virginia Lawmakers Expand Public School Curricula With New Topics

The General Assembly introduced several proposals to update public school curricula, including education around food allergies, mental health, hazing and overdose prevention.  Some legislative proposals...

Governor / First Lady Donate Salary to Roanoke Non-Profits to Support Wellbeing in The Valley

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin have donated a quarter of the Governor’s salary to two, Roanoke-based nonprofits working to provide...

VA Tech Study: Americans Show Paradoxical Behavior When It Comes to Their Diets

While a majority of Americans acknowledge the health and environmental benefits of eating more plant-rich diets, only about a quarter are willing to adopt...

Watch Out for Slow Moving Farm Equipment on Roadways This Spring

As Virginia farmers plant their crops this spring, motorists should keep an eye out for slow-moving farm equipment on public roads—it could save a...