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War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a notch on February 3. On that day, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public...

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

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...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

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

Knights Top Blacksburg 3-1 In River Ridge Volleyball Showdown

Wednesday night's River Ridge volleyball showdown between the Blacksburg Bruins and Cave Spring Knights saw one streak come to an end. Fortunately for the Knights,...

Roanoke’s Main Library Re-opens to The Public After 11 Month Renovation

At Tuesday’s re-opening ceremony, Roanoke Mayor David Bowers, and Libraries Director Sheila Umberger spoke about the exciting new features to dozens of onlookers, including...

Local Angels of Assisi Shelter Wins National Rachael Ray $100K Challenge

Roanoke shelter saves 812 pets in three months; wins $30K in grant funding The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has announced...

Aerospace Student Pilots Unmanned Planes With Eye Toward Future

When Mark Palframan sets to work, he's at Virginia Tech's Kentland Research Farm. No dirt is involved, though. His hands are on a souped-up...

South Peak Landowners Challenge Water Authority on Work Company Paid For

At issue is $2 million in privately financed water improvements The property owners at South Peak have filed a lawsuit seeking a declaratory judgment against...

Local Dental Providers Helping with Project Access’ New Dental Program

Local dentists and non-profits are making it easier for Project Access to provide dental service to members of the community who are in need. ...