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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, April 7, at 2:00 concerning 2026 real estate and personal property tax rates in Roanoke...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

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

Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

Holiday Stress Can Lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is characterized as a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, typically tied to the start of...

Scenic Virginia Announces 2021 Virginia Vistas Photo Contest Winners

Virginia’s scenic beauty continued to be a tremendous source of comfort in an uncertain world. Notes Scenic Virginia Executive Director Leighton Powell, “We heard...

Parkway Visitors Reminded to Plan Ahead for Winter Travel

National Park Service managers remind Blue Ridge Parkway visitors and neighbors that winter weather conditions and seasonal road maintenance activities can cause temporary closures along...

Attorney General-Elect Miyares Announces Solicitor General Pick

Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares has selected the first major hire for his administration. Andrew Ferguson, a homegrown Virginian from the Shenandoah Valley, will serve...

Webinar To Highlight Donor Funded Projects Completed on Blue Ridge Parkway in 2021

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is hosting a free webinar, “2021 Parkway Accomplishments,” at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 16. The 30-minute presentation will highlight...

Collaboration Advances Legged Robot Research on VA Tech Construction Sites

Robotic dogs can dance in front of packed stadiums and crowds, but how do they perform on construction sites? A yearlong Virginia Tech investigation with industry sponsor...