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Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to the role of City Attorney, effective March 1, 2026. Ms. Carini, who joined the Roanoke...

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...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

Jared The Subway Guy Visits Boys and Girls Club of SWVA

Last Thursday Roanoke had a very special guest in town to help kickoff Subway Commonwealth Games of Virginia, Jared Fogle, also known as the...

Tech Student Examines Health Impacts of Community Supported Agriculture

Consuming vegetables and meat grown on local farms is the hip thing to do these days, but is it also healthy? Hayley Billingsley of Monterey,...

Inaugural Big Lick Burger Fest Attracts Over 2,000 Visitors

More than 2,000 burger lovers from all over the Valley came to downtown Roanoke Saturday to celebrate “all things burger” and enjoy a day...

Woodson Claims Three-Peat At Ballyhack In Delta Dental State Open

When winner Jay Woodson walked into the post-tournament media room Saturday afternoon at Ballyhack Golf Club and was introduced to everyone, he centered right...

Salem Fair Sets Records on Many Fronts

The Salem Fair wrapped-up its 12-day run at the Taliaferro Complex on Sunday, but not before posting gains in attendance and revenue for the...

Outdoor Recreation Development is Key Economic Strategy for VA

This summer, millions of visitors will enjoy Virginia's numerous outdoor and natural assets ranging from the beautiful mountains to the winding rivers to the...