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VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition highlighting the university’s sustained, institutionwide commitment to building trusted, reciprocal partnerships that address...

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...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Water Authority and South Peak Work To Improve Water Infrastructure

New pipeline and removal of water tower will improve water services The Western Virginia Water Authority and South Peak have embarked on phase one of...

Roanoker Helps Virginia Tech Roller Derby Club Gain Momentum

As students peruse the many clubs and activities available to them at Virginia Tech, some may be surprised to discover Virginia Tech’s Roller Derby Club. Students...

Roanoke Troupe Takes First Place on World Stage

The Southwest Virginia Ballet went to Prague in July to participate in the New Prague Dance Festival (along with groups representing 14 other countries)...

North Cross’ Student Newspaper Earns Gold Medal

The Willis Hall Herald, North Cross’ student produced newspaper, was awarded Gold Medal status by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA). As members of...

The Maridor – A New Story for Old Walls

If only walls could talk. Roanoke contains so much history, and the walls of the Maridor Bed and Breakfast certainly have stories to tell....

Roanoke Vets Tell of Tough and Interesting Times Serving in WWII

Visitors to South County Library Saturday were treated to stories about World War II first hand from members of the Greatest Generation who fought...