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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...

Junior League of Roanoke Valley Announces $52,000 Awarded in Grants

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley (JLRV) announces $52,000 was awarded this year through the JLRV community grants. The JLRV’s community focus is addressing...

Passenger Rail Authority Appoints Executive Director, Marking Key Step for Transforming Rail in VA

The Board of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) has appointed Donald A. (“DJ”) Stadtler, Jr. as its first Executive Director. Established during the...

Blue Ridge Marathon To Return on April 17 

Using a healthy dose of social distancing, The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, will return to Roanoke on April 17, 2021. Over 2,700 masked...

VA Western Announces In-person Classes for Fall Semester 2021

Funding opportunities make college free for many students Virginia Western Community College announces plans to provide a full array of in-person classes for its Fall...

Catawba Sustainability Center Sips A Sweet and Rare Mountain Staple

For generations, farmers in the mountains of Appalachia have harvested sorghum and then slowly cooked it down into a sweet amber syrup, perfect for...

VDOT Holds Virtual Public Hearing For Project To Improve Route 220 Intersections

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a virtual design public hearing for a project to improve seven intersections along...