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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...

Virginia Lifts Mask Mandate – COVID-19 Mitigation Measures To End on May 28

Commonwealth has administered nearly 7 million vaccines, 63 percent of Virginia adults have received at least one dose Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate has been...

Elks Lodge 197 Continues Tradition of Scholarship Awards

Over four decades and counting. Like the Energizer bunny, the local Elks Lodge 197 Scholarship Night just keeps on going and going. And, impressively giving...

Race Festivities Provide $1.6 Million Boost to Regional Economy

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Ridge Marathon and related festivities are reported to have contributed $1,600,000 in regional economic impact. ...

Passenger Traffic Rebounds at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport saw an 58% increase in March 2021 traffic versus February 2021. March 2021 saw 26,599 passengers fly via ROA compared...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Receives Baby North American River Otters

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke has received a pair of baby North American river otters. Although the center sees more than 160...

Carilion Trauma Team Joins Trauma Survivors in The Race to Rebuild

Carilion Trauma Services is teaming up with former trauma patients as part of the national Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) - a community of patients and...