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Roanoke Co. Hosts Public Hearing About Real Estate Tax Rate Tue. April 7

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing for citizen comments on Tuesday, April 7, at 2:00 concerning 2026 real estate and personal property tax rates in Roanoke...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

“Curt’s Pennies” Keeps Husband’s Legacy Alive for Rescue Mission

Curtis and Lee Rowland were long time volunteers at the Roanoke Rescue Mission, even into their 80’s. When Curtis passed away several years ago...

N&W J 611 Locomotive To Be Restored in North Carolina

The Virginia Museum of Transportation’s Board of Directors and the Fire Up 611! Committee have announced an agreement with the North Carolina Transportation Museum...

Community Garden Planned in Gainsboro

The latest public plot of land to be planted with fruits and vegetables could be taking root this year in the Gainsboro neighborhood, on...

Local Legislators Differ on Health Care Expansion

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual legislative session breakfast roundup last week, inviting area delegates and state senators to weigh in...

Boris The Police Dog Retires

Boris, the Virginia Tech Police Department’s apprehension and narcotics detection K-9, is retiring for health reasons after more than five years protecting the university...

Governor’s School Announces First Place Winners of Regional Science and Engineering Fair

On Saturday, March 15, over 100 gifted and talented students from the school districts of Covington City, Roanoke City, and Roanoke County, plus students...