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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...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Announces First Ever Spartans Kids Race

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Sports (VBR Sports is a division of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge) and Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism have announced the...

In Memoriam: President Emeritus Charles W. Steger

Virginia Tech President Emeritus Charles William Steger Jr., who led Virginia Tech through a period of unprecedented growth and historic transformation into one of...

Water Projects Buoy Gov. School Student’s Pocketbook

“There’s money in water,” is a phrase I’ve heard from the Cathey family for years, and for good reason. Between Emily and her brother,...

Historic City Council Election in Roanoke

Two newcomers will join holdover Bill Bestpitch after the May 1 municipal election in Roanoke. Democrats Joe Cobb and Djuna Osborne were the top...

VA Tech Helmet Lab Ratings Show Soccer Headgear Reduces Concussion Risk

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. And participation is rising in the United States, where it’s widely considered a safer alternative...

Restoration Housing Provides Another Affordable Living Space

The mission for Restoration Housing seems to be, in small bits, to provide more affordable rental housing in Roanoke City. Last year an older...