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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 Individual Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extended to May 17, 2021

The Virginia Department of Taxation has extended the individual income tax filing and payment deadline in Virginia from Saturday, May 1, 2021 to Monday,...

Virginia Approves Groundbreaking Migratory Bird Protection Regulation

Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources has approved a groundbreaking new regulation, setting a major precedent for the protection of migratory birds. The approved regulation...

Virginia Tech Prepares For Fully In-person Fall Semester

Anticipating that the spread of COVID-19 infection will continue to significantly diminish, that vaccination efforts will prove effective in preventing serious or deadly illness,...

Restoration Housing Sets “Kick-Off” for Historic Home in Belmont

Nonprofit begins fifth restoration effort of an historic home Restoration Housing has announced that they are kicking off the historic rehabilitation of their fifth home...

City Council Adopts Ordinance to Prohibit Firearms on City Property

At their March 15, 2021, Public Hearings, Roanoke City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Code of the City of Roanoke to prohibit firearms...

Targeted Incentives Available to Protect Virginia’s Drinking Water

While agricultural producers spend a fair amount of time thinking about water quality and quantity, they’re usually focused on irrigation and grazing management systems....