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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 to see that Piggy, her 6-year-old tabby cat, gets the best cancer care available...

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...

Scott Presley Coming to Virginia to Aid “Vote No” Anti-Gerrymandering Movement

Conservative activist Scott Presler has announced he is coming to Virginia to help promote voter...

$4.2 Million to Stimulate Economic Recovery in Virginia’s Appalachian Region

The State of Virginia will provide over $4.2 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for 17 projects in the Appalachian region of Virginia,...

DGIF Warns of New Invasive Species In VA Lakes

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is warning Virginians about a species that has been discovered at many locations around the Commonwealth....

Clinicians, Dentists, Nurses and Advocacy Group Collaborate to Change Law / Promote Fluoride Varnishing for Children

Starting July 1, certified medical assistants will be allowed to apply fluoride varnish to young children at well-child doctors’ visits, thanks to a collaboration...

Death of Iconic African American Activist Is Great Loss for Roanoke

Evelyn Davis Bethel died Tuesday at age 87. She was greatly beloved by many in Roanoke, both young and old. She fought for equal...

Roanoke County Superintendent Presents Recommended Plan For Start of School Year

Plan calls for a hybrid schedule with varying in-person instruction depending on grade level, need Roanoke County Public School Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely presented to...

VHSL Steps Back On Recommendations For Opening Of Fall Sports And Activities

Fall sports players, coaches, parents and fans were hoping for the news they have been awaiting for weeks. Instead, The VHSL called a timeout. The VHSL...