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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...

VA Family Farmer Named as Finalist for “Courage in the Face of Power”

Martha Boneta, owner of Liberty Farm in Paris, Virginia, has been nominated as one of three finalists for the annual Weyrich Awards for “Courage...

“Love Your Parkway” Cleanup Nets Far Less Trash and “Other”

What a change a year can make. Last year, volunteers with Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway-Roanoke Valley Chapter uncovered 1,189 whipped cream canisters...

Virginia Tech Rises in Peace Corps Rankings

Virginia Tech ranks No. 11 among large schools in the Peace Corps' rankings of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities across the country, according...

Black Dog Salvage Chosen to Expand Woodcraft Upcycling Program

Woodcraft Supply, LLC, one of the nation’s oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools, supplies, and plans, has entered into a partnership with...

The Texas Tavern: Endurance Counts

This past weekend the venerable Texas Tavern celebrated its 85th anniversary. I don’t think any other local eating establishment can match that for continuous...

Appalachian Power Prepares For Anticipated Cold Temperatures

Appalachian Power is encouraging its customers to prepare for colder temperatures and extreme wind chills expected this week across much of Virginia, West Virginia...