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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...

The Salem Museum Wants You – To Vote

A treasure trove of documents – some no more than a scrap of paper – from the house that used to belong to Charles...

SOL’s In The Crosshairs for Local Activist, Students

Former Roanoke City Council and House of Delegates candidate Freeda Cathcart may not have been successful to date in her runs for elected office,...

State of the City: It’s “Grand” says Bowers

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers ticked off a list of accomplishments for the Star City during the annual State of the City address, held at...

Roanoke Co. Fire Marshal’s Office Hosts Its 10th Annual Character Academy

The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office hosted its 10th Annual Character Academy for kids last week. The three day camp was designed to teach middle school...

“Back 2 School Blast” Serves An Increased Number Of Children

On August 10th The Roanoke Rescue Mission’s held its annual "Back 2 School Blast" which served more children than it ever has before. During...

Going ” All-In ” With The Watermelon Ministry

High school football practices have begun in the last two weeks. Coaches are looking for their players to be " all-in." The two-a-day workouts send...