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Analysis: Key Points To Know About Virginia’s April 21 Yes/No Election

Early voting is ongoing across the Old Dominion for a proposed Constitutional amendment to redraw the lines for Virginia’s eleven Congressional districts. The last day to vote is Tuesday,...

Children Learn to Slow Your Roll at Traffic Safety Event

The City of Roanoke kicked off its seventh annual traffic safety campaign with a family-focused...

Some on the “Vote Yes to Restore Fairness” Side Vandalize, Steal “Vote No” signs; Spanberger Silent

Since near the start of the early voting period for the current redistricting/gerrymandering amendment, Vinton...

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,...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Overnight Camping Now Available at Explore Park

Roanoke County has announced the introduction of overnight camping at Explore Park beginning Friday, June 15. Guests can choose to rent primitive sites, group...

A’s, B’s and O’s Missing – Red Cross Calls for New Blood Donors to Fill The Missing Types

New survey finds widespread misconceptions about blood donation As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign...

Spot The Invasive spotted Lanternfly at Your Farm or Home? Report it!

An invasive insect that has damaged agricultural crops in the Northeast United States and creates a black sticky mess on homeowners’ trees that stinks...

State Budget Includes $25 million for Virginia Tech-led Commonwealth Cyber Initiative

The 2018-20 Virginia budget signed by Gov. Ralph Northam today includes $25 million for the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative that will leverage public institutions of...

Clean Valley Council Celebrates 40 Years With Photos, Recycled Floats – and Rubber Ducks

The Clean Valley Council is in its 40th year of working to keep local waterways, streets and other environs free from litter and assorted...

RC Poll: Virginia Consumer Sentiment Dips Slightly

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment fell modestly by 2.2 points over the second quarter of 2018, coming in at 95.8, but remains close...