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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...

Resistance Against Mountain Valley Pipeline Grows: Tree Sits Launched on Family Farm in Franklin County

In the farmlands of Franklin County, a new stand against the Mountain Valley Pipeline has begun. Three tree sits loom directly in the path...

Blue Ridge Parkway Invites Community to Informational Open House

The National Park Service invites the public to attend the 2018 Blue Ridge Parkway Season Preview, a showcase of upcoming Parkway activities and projects. The event...

Virginia Tech Becomes Top Producer of Navy SEAL Candidates

Of the 18 ROTC students chosen to train as U.S. Navy SEALs this year, four are from the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and the university’s Naval...

Disaster -Travel – Wilderness First Aid Course To Be Offered in Roanoke

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you found yourself or a loved one hurt in an urban disaster zone, a rural...

Regional Center For Animal Care And Protection Has Reached Capacity For Large Stray Dogs

The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection has reached capacity for large stray dogs. We have received a high number of intakes for...

Deschutes Brewery to Close on Roanoke Land Purchase

Deschutes Brewery has announced that their land purchase in Roanoke is nearing completion, and the company will move forward with plans for groundbreaking and...