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Local “Vote No” Supporters Decry Dishonest Language, Tactics Used By “Vote Yes For Fairness” Campaign

On Saturday morning, April 18, a small group gathered at Panera Bread by Tanglewood Mall to later go door-knocking for the "Vote No" campaign. Among them were two Virginia Western...

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...

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 Children’s Family 1 Miler Engages New Audience with Global Youth Service Day

Everyone can participate in the excitement of race day during “America’s Toughest Road Marathon.” Carilion Children’s and Family Service of Roanoke Valley, who organize...

DEQ Takes Enforcement Action Against Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC (ACP) on March 16, 2018, for...

Governor’s School Announces Award Winners at Regional Science and Engineering Fair

On Saturday, March 17, over 100 gifted and talented students from the school districts of Roanoke City and Roanoke County, plus the Roanoke Valley...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Receives $50,000 Grant to Market the Region

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge (VBR) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to implement a new comprehensive Rails, Trails and...

Virginia Tech Cadets Put Skills to Test During Platoon Tactical Challenge

Teamwork and the ability to work through changing conditions will be key skills on display as the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets participates in the Platoon...

10 Volunteers Graduate from Roanoke County Fire Academy #16

The sixteenth Roanoke County Volunteer Fire Academy consisting of 10 graduates from Roanoke County held a graduation ceremony this evening at the South County...