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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 the current election. Many are puzzled or even enraged by some of the following...

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...

Roanoke City School Board Approves Staffing Reductions to Address Structural Funding Gap

At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address...

Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and...

A Lifetime of Making The Best Better: 4-H Laid The Foundation for John Dooley’s Career

John Dooley sat at his desk on the last day of summer camp when a young boy walked up to him and told him...

Roanoke, Greenway Commission, City of Salem to Host Barnhardt Creek Bridge Ceremony

Roanoke Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the City of Salem, is hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony...

Roanoke County School Board Releases Statement About CRT and Transgender Policies

At a work session on July 13, the Roanoke County School Board released the following statement: “Over the past several weeks, citizens and parents in...

2021 Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days Net Good Result

Community volunteers collected approximately 32,500 pounds (16 tons) of debris as part of a modified version of Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML)...

JMU Researcher Wonders: Can Songbirds Rise Above Din of 17-Year-Cicada?

Songbirds, especially those that live in urban areas like Washington, D.C., have a lot of competition when it comes to communicating their messages, from...

Virginia Tech Launches Observance of Sesquicentennial Anniversary

In 1872, Addison Caldwell trekked 30 miles from Craig County to Blacksburg, Virginia, inspired by the opportunity for an education. Today, nearly 150 years...