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Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Incoming Cold Can Be Costly: Frozen Pipes Cause Havoc for Homeowners

As temperatures plunge this week, homeowners are encouraged to take preventative measures to protect against the costly damage caused by burst pipes. The forecast...

New Poll Finds VA Republicans / Independents United in Support of Using Natural Gas for Electricity

Virginia registered voters are strongly in favor of allowing utilities to build new natural gas generation plants, a key issue facing Virginia because current...

Youngkin Announces 81 Special Events & Festivals to Receive Marketing Funds / Drive Visitation

Program will generate more than $5.6M in marketing and event production initiatives and support more than 324 tourism-oriented businesses and partners Governor  Youngkin has announced...

Virginia Awarded $1.29M to Improve Outcomes for Youth Victims of Human Trafficking 

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced a $1.29 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to enhance...

Youngkin Celebrates Virginia’s Success As “Year of the Commonwealth”

Virginia reached new heights in 2024, leading the way on many important issues and receiving well-deserved recognitions. In a new video, Governor Youngkin celebrates...

Roanoke to Make a Splash with First In-River Whitewater Park in Virginia

Construction is slated to begin in spring 2025 on an in-river whitewater park in Roanoke. The City has contracted with Environmental Quality Resources (EQR), a Maryland...