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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...

Cave Spring Leads Conference 32 Softball Selections

Knights Take Honors Cave Spring led the way Monday as the entire Knights starting lineup were named to the All-Conference 32 softball teams. The Knights grabbed five...

Republicans Convene in Roanoke – Nominate Gillespie

After an 18 year hiatus the Republican Party of Virginia came back to Roanoke to hold its annual convention. On tap, the election of...

New Development Designated as Historic District

The Bridges, a $100 million project that will include apartments, offices and stores along South Jefferson Street, has announced that the development is part...

WWII Veterans Journey Through Roanoke on Way to D-Day Memorial

About 65 Normandy veterans and their escorts landed at the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport last Thursday morning to a patriotic crowd of about 500...

Hearp, Young Capture Hall Of Fame Crowns With One-Shot Victories

Sunday was Triple Crown weekend at the Belmont Stakes. Unlike California Chrome, Kristin Hearp and Justin Young were able to hold off the rapidly closing...

Sears Back in The Captain’s Chair at Center

Saying he feels refreshed and renewed after six months away from the role of President and General Manager at Center in the Square, Dr....