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VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition highlighting the university’s sustained, institutionwide commitment to building trusted, reciprocal partnerships that address...

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...

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...

PLAY Roanoke Announces Formation of The Roanoke Parks Foundation

PLAY Roanoke has announced the formation of the Roanoke Parks Foundation, dedicated to supporting the City of Roanoke’s Department of Parks and Recreation. This non-profit...

Roanoke To Observe National Night Out: Tuesday, August 2

Neighborhoods throughout the City of Roanoke are invited to join over 38 million neighbors across 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases...

Route 311 / 419 Roundabout in Roanoke County Now Open

Traffic will no longer be detoured, but flaggers may control traffic around the intersection The new roundabout at the intersection of Route 311 and Route...

Youngkin Announces Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance for Early Childhood Education 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced updated guidance on quarantine procedures following exposure to COVID-19 in school, child care and camp settings. This revised guidance...

Governor Youngkin Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Flooding in SW Virginia

Declaration provides resources to assist with ongoing response and recovery operations Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to assist with response and...

Roanoke Makes List of 10 Metro Areas With Highest Inbound Migration

Leads increase for smaller metro areas as rent prices continue to climb. This past spring, 32 percent of homebuyers were looking to relocate to a different metro...