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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...

First Tee Youth Day Kicks Off Greenbrier Classic Festivities

Although The Greenbrier Classic officially began Monday with practice rounds and the arrival of many of the PGA Pros, Tuesday was devoted to the...

Bradley Free Clinic Executive Director Retires After 40 Years

Estelle Avner, long-time executive director of Roanoke's Bradley Free Clinic, has announced her intention to retire. Avner joined the brand new Free Clinic of Roanoke...

Appalachian Trail To Receive Science Based Design

More than 2 million visitors a year hike on the Appalachian Trail, from short hikes on day visits to months-long escapes as they traverse...

2014 Miss Virginia Crowned in Roanoke

The tension was at a crescendo late Saturday night as Courtney Garrett and Savannah Lane faced each other, hands in hands, as the final...

Advancement Foundation Works To Build People Assets

Annette Patterson, president and founder of The Advancement Foundation in Vinton, said the focus has been on community development since the non-profit was created...

Virginia Real Estate Index: Optimism Grows For Real Estate Buyers and Sellers

Virginians weighed in on their opinions of the real estate market for the second time this year. The Roanoke College Poll interviewed 604 Virginians...