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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...

Baby Names Reflect Demographic Shifts in Virginia

Bye-bye, Betty. You were one of the most popular names for girls in Virginia when Betty Grable ruled the silver screen in the 1930s....

Roanoke City Recognizes Childress as 2019 Citizen of the Year

Roanoke City Council has named Marion D. Childress, Jr. as the 2019 Citizen of the Year for the City of Roanoke. In recognition of...

Special Session Concludes With Senators Vowing to Act on Gun Legislation

Nineteen of the state’s 140 General Assembly members were present Monday when the legislature reconvened at the state Capitol following the July 9 special...

Out-of-State Money Comes Up Big For Democrats in Virginia

Virginia Democrats have raised millions more than Republicans in out-of-state cash donations ahead of the Nov. 5 elections that will determine control of the...

Hokies Mourn Passing of Legendary Coach Charlie Moir

Charlie Moir, 88, the winningest coach in Virginia Tech men's basketball history, passed away on Friday morning at his home in Salem, Virginia. Moir, who...

State Grants To Help Virginia Tech Stop Local Brain Drain / Enhance Blockchain

Stop the region’s brain drain. Build a hub for blockchain technology. These are two initiatives that Virginia Tech is launching in the next year. Grants from...