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Roanoke Co. Hosts Public Hearing About Real Estate Tax Rate Tue. April 7

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing for citizen comments on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:00 concerning 2026 real estate and personal property tax rates in Roanoke...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

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...

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...

Study Shows Virginia Has 2nd Most Coronavirus Restrictions in The U.S.

With the U.S. starting to open up more but a full reopening only possible once we achieve widespread vaccination, the personal-finance website WalletHub today...

VA Tech Launches Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture

The agricultural landscape is changing. Increased food production is needed to support the world population. Innovative efficiencies are needed throughout agriculture. Climate change scenarios...

Roanoke Parks and Recreation Receives $20,000 Grant for Youth Outdoor Programs

Roanoke Parks and Recreation has received $20,000 from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Community Impact Grant to fund youth programing that encourages local youth to...

VA Enacts First In Nation Mandatory COVID-19 Workplace Standards

Governor Northam Mandates disease preparedness / response plans, record keeping, training, and additional hazard communication processes Virginia’s permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health rules have...

In Memoriam: John Lewis, Public Servant and Son of Apple Ridge Farm Founder Peter Lewis

The community and the family that surrounds Roanoke non-profit Apple Ridge Farm is saddened and is mourning the loss of one of our finest...

Roanoke Parks and Rec Asks For Feedback On 2021 Mill Mountain Trails Plan

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is asking for feedback for the 2021 2021 Mill Mountain Trails Plan. In March 2019, a task force of staff,...