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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...

Number of Motorcyclist Fatalities in 2017 is Highest in Virginia in a Decade

Last year, Virginia recorded the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities in a decade, and, as the weather warms again, the Virginia Department of Motor...

Floyd Tourism Development Council Unveils New “Floyd, Virginia” Logo

The Floyd County Tourism Development Council (FCTDC) and the Floyd County Office of Economic Development have joined forces to create a first-ever official logo...

Warner Talks Banking Reform, Russia and Cybersecurity on Visit to Roanoke

Virginia’s senior U.S. Senator was in Roanoke recently, touting a bill that has already passed through the Senate and awaits action in the House...

Recruits Graduate From Roanoke Valley Regional Fire & EMS Academy

The Roanoke Valley Regional Fire & EMS Academy #22 consisting of 13 personnel representing Roanoke County only have graduated at Valley Word Church. Each...

Roanoke Valley Gives A Big Winner For Local Non-Profits

Almost 170 local non-profits raised $740,000 during the one-day March 15 Roanoke Valley Gives online fundraiser this year. The third annual event was organized...

Raising Smart Media Kids Goal of Public Workshop For Parents

For the past month the Roanoke County public school system and the Prevention Council of Roanoke County have been conducting a series of public...