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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...

Interstate 81 Bridge Project Starting In Botetourt County Near Exit 150

Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures at first with long-term, weekend lane and ramp closures coming later  The Virginia Department of Transportation is beginning a...

Satellite Built by VA Tech Undergrads Ready for Launch Into Space 

In a giant leap for Virginia Tech, the first satellite built by undergraduate students is scheduled to be launched into space on April 17,...

City of Roanoke Prepares For Blue Ridge Marathon

The City of Roanoke is gearing up for this week’s Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon that will take place Saturday! Here’s some news you...

Rural Virginia Initiative Seeks Solutions to Virginia’s Growing Urban-rural Divide

Virginia Tech is banding together with the University of Virginia, Virginia State University, UVA’s College at Wise, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and other partners to...

Horse Racing Returns as Gaming Parlors Open in Virginia

Horses soon will race again at Colonial Downs, and Virginians will be able to bet on them and play slots-style machines in a casino-like...

Aerial Adventure Course Coming to Explore Park in July

Roanoke County Board Finalizes Agreement with Treetop Quest for Signature Attraction A new attraction is coming to Explore Park this July, consisting of an aerial...