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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...

School Board Approves November 2nd Closing / Creates Covid Dashboard / Brings Back In-person 3rd Grade Instruction

SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES CLOSING SCHOOLS ON NOVEMBER 2 The Roanoke County School Board has approved a proposal to close schools on Monday, November 2 as...

VA Tech Team Taps Into Wastewater Antibiotic Resistant Gene Monitoring

Antibiotic resistance is a grand challenge of the 21st century. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotic resistance rates are...

Knock Knock: Roanoke City GOP Reports Being on Track to Reach 15,000 Voters by November 3 Election Day 

The Roanoke City Republican Committee says they are on track to reach 15,000 Roanoke City voters by election day. The stated goal is to...

Spanberger, Freitas Race Outspends Presidential Campaign in Virginia 

A closely contested congressional race has spent almost $1.7 million more on political advertisements in Virginia than the presidential campaign. More than $11 million has...

Parkway Section Between Explore Park and Route 220 Reopens After Repairs

National Park Service officials have announced that a small section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke is open after temporary repairs were completed...

More Than $8 Million Provided to Community for COVID-19 Recovery

The City of Roanoke continues in its efforts to provide financial support for the Community and its COVID-19 recovery.  Based upon an extensive community-led...