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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...

Roanoke Valley Resource Authority to Stop Accepting Waste At Transfer Stations

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, and in order protect employees, customers, and the general public, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority has announced...

Roman Appointed As New Roanoke Police Chief

After a Nation-wide search that resulted in panel interviews with five outstanding finalists, the City of Roanoke has appointed Samuel Roman, Jr. to join...

American Red Cross faces Severe Blood Shortage – Donors Needed Now

Nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. The American...

Local Governments Declare Emergencies in Response to Public Health Concern

In response to the Governor's State of Emergency Order given on March 12th in response to the potential spread of COVID-19 the local governments...

Roanoke Native Completes Assignment Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat

Roanoke native Janet Cambre, a Damage Controlman 1st Class on the USS Constitution bid farewell to the ship's officers and crew on March 12,...

Roanoke City Issues Coronavirus Update

03/16/2020 UPDATE Since the arrival of Coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States, the City of Roanoke has been monitoring the situation and working closely with...