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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...

Passenger Traffic Declines Severely at ROA 

April traffic was down 97% at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as COVID-19 begins impacting air travel. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport saw a sharp decrease...

Virginia Tech Researchers Establish Reverse Genetics System to Facilitate COVID-19 Research

The novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, is currently causing a worldwide pandemic that has infected more than 5 million human beings, and the number continues...

Covid-19 Causes In-Person Polling Changes for Roanoke County

Due to COVID-19, Roanoke County is unable to open or adequately and safely staff all of our 33 regular polling locations for the upcoming...

Sense of Humor Helps Those Giving / Receiving Hospice Care During COVID-19

In the midst of concerns and uncertainties, there are always those who carry light and it is most visible in places of service and...

New College Institute Maps College Tours Across Virginia for Prospective Students Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

As prospective college students’ plans to visit potential colleges were put on hold indefinitely due to COVID-19, New College Institute (NCI) responded with an...

Mast General Store to Open “Newest Old” Location in Roanoke

On June 17, the Mast General Store, based in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, will open its Downtown Roanoke location. It is the family of...