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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 the current election. Many are puzzled or even enraged by some of the following...

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...

Roanoke City School Board Approves Staffing Reductions to Address Structural Funding Gap

At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address...

Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and...

Hospitality Researchers Focus on Internet’s Impact on Travel Planning

With summer travel season in full swing, vacation planners are busy making transportation and lodging arrangements and researching restaurants, tours, and other activities. And they...

Governor Begins Process of Removing Confederate Flags From License Plates

While speaking at an event in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe made the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church...

New Commemorative Bench & Tree Program Begins in Roanoke County

This month the non-profit group Leisure Legacy has implemented a new program allowing the public to purchase commemorative trees and benches to beautify Roanoke...

“Books on Buses” to Enhance Reading Opportunities for Children

Valley Metro and the Roanoke Public Libraries are teaming up to launch the new "Books on Buses" program, to promote reading to young children in...

Miss Virginia Pageant Opens With Preliminary Winners

The Miss Virginia Pageant opened Thursday night with the first night of competition at The Berglund Center. Preliminary winners Thursday included Veronica Robertson-Miss Greater...

Doors To Stay Open At Sweet Briar College

A memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been agreed upon by Amherst County Attorney Ellen Bowyer, Saving Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College and the Office of...