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Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Youngkin Announces 2025 Environmental Excellence Award Winners

On April 8, Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration recognized the 11 winners and three honorable mention recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards. The...

RCPS Hosts Student Job Fair and Summer Program Showcase

Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) will host its fourth annual RCPS Works Student Job & Transition Fair on Thursday, April 17, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Berglund Center...

Firefighting without PFAS, expert explains

For decades, PFAS, which stands for polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been a staple in firefighting foams because of their ability to smother liquid fuel fires....

What overrides the brain’s satiety signals and promotes overeating?

Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 10 met the criteria for obesity in the most recent...

RCACP Reopens Free Roam Cat Room After Remodel

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) is excited to announce the Grand Re-Opening of its Free Roam Cat Room on Thursday,...

Miyares Honors Victims’ Advocates at 8th Annual Unsung Hero Awards

Attorney General Jason Miyares today hosted the 8th annual Unsung Hero Award ceremony, recognizing Virginians who provide exemplary service and support to victims of...