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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...

Botetourt County / SAR Move Forward With Preston Memorial

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors and the Fincastle Resolutions Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) held a signing ceremony for...

Sheryl Crow Rocks In Roanoke’s Welcome To Elmwood Park

Roanoke did it up. Roanoke did it right. The threat of rain Thursday night didn't remotely dampen the mood as singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow rocked a...

 “Blue Ridge Beer Loop” To Showcase Area Craft Breweries

In celebration of Virginia Craft Beer month and to showcase the region’s growing craft beer industry, local breweries are initiating a “Hop on the...

Roanoker Serves on the High Seas

High above the waters of East Okinawa Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Michael Moreno, from Roanoke applies lubricant to a catapult on the flight deck...

RC Poll: Virginians Split on Medicaid Expansion / Think McDonnell Acted Wrongly

Registered Virginia voters are largely split on Medicaid expansion (46% oppose, 42% favor), but 61 percent oppose potential unilateral action by Governor Terry McAuliffe...

Roanoke is 8th Cheapest Place to Get a Speeding Ticket in VA

In Virginia, the average commute takes 27.9 minutes, which is the sixth longest commute in the nation. With longer commutes come more opportunities to get a...