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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...

Grant Aims to Accelerate Shellfish Aquaculture / Boost Virginia Coastal Economies

Oysters, mussels, and scallops are the shellfish that are a vital component of coastal economies that are both sustainable and environmentally beneficial. However, in...

Bill to Remove Byrd Statue from Capitol Quietly Heads to House Floor for Vote

Delegate Jay Jones’ bill to direct the state to remove the statue of Harry F. Byrd, Sr. from Capitol Square, a measure he first...

Virginia’s 2020 Home Sales Top 2019 Sales by Nearly 11% 

Virginia’s housing market resilient amid pandemic and economic downturn  According to the December 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, Virginia’s housing market surged...

Roanoke County Backpack Run is Back

The Backpack Run, presented by the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation, is back.  This year’s Backpack Run offers the best of both worlds...

VA Tech Researcher’s Propose Elegant Solution to Asian Carp Invasion: Eat Them

Imagine you’re driving a boat. You’re enjoying a weekend day at the lake, the wind whipping through your hair and the sun warm on...

Carilion Clinic / Roanoke City to Host Vaccination Event for Roanoke Citizens 65 and Older

UPDATE: Registration is NOW FULL for this weekend's 65+ community COVID-19 vaccine event. Carilion Clinic and the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts will host...