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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, April 7, at 2:00 concerning 2026 real estate and personal property tax rates in Roanoke...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

State Bond Package Includes New VTC Research Space in Roanoke

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced plans to issue $2.43 billion in bonds that would support, among other capital improvements, significant expansion of the...

Roanoke Police Dog “Hickson” Retires After 5 Years of Dutiful Service

The Roanoke Police Department has announced the retirement of Hickson, a 10-year-old Bouvier – Milionis mix that is dual trained in narcotics detection, patrol...

9th Annual Gift of Sight Day Makes Impact On All Involved

This holiday season, a dozen doctors, technicians, nurses, and staff volunteered their time and skills to improve the sight of people in the community. The...

Tech Researchers Mine Oline Consumer Reviews to Identify Unsafe Toys

With toy shopping season in full swing, families are seeking toys that are not only fun but safe for children to play with. A Virginia...

10th Anniversary Drumstick DASH Sets Fundraising Record

The Rescue Mission’s biggest fundraiser just got bigger, at least in terms of dollars raised.  The Drumstick DASH netted $251,320, the most ever in...

Veterinary College Teams Up With Saint Francis Service Dogs for New Puppy Raiser Program

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is partnering with a Roanoke-based nonprofit to raise three puppies for future service dog training. The newly...