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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...

Study: Virginia Least Safest State During COVID-19

With only 7.9% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 2, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of...

Volunteers Needed To Support Roanoke Blood Drives

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for volunteers to help with blood drives. Just as blood donations are essential to the health...

County School Board Supports Plan To Bring Back Hybrid Students Four Days A Week

RCPS Expandable Schedule Plan expands for a third time Following the successful expansion of the Roanoke County Public Schools Expandable Schedule Plan in October 2020...

Spring Lawn Equipment: Get Ready for Backyarding in High Style This Year

Backyarding is the new trend that’s emerged during the pandemic. Our backyards are where we eat, work, play, relax and socialize, and the green...

Virginians Reflect on Impeachment, Storming of Capitol, COVID and Politics 

The Roanoke College Poll’s most recent poll looked at the opinions of Virginians regarding a variety of issues related to politics and COVID-19. Biden, Trump, impeachment,...

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitation Tops 14 million in 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway managers have announced that an estimated 14,099,485 recreation visitors enjoyed the park in 2020. Despite impacts from road closures and the...