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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...

New Piggly Wiggly Store Comes to Roanoke

An iconic grocery store chain of the South has made its way back to the Roanoke Valley.  The area was home to one of...

Cuccinelli Drills Democratic Rival on GreenTech

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli repeatedly mocked Democratic rival Terry McAuliffe during last Saturday's debate at The Homestead for the decision to locate GreenTech Automotive in Mississippi. McAuliffe, former chairman...

Warner: “The Sequester Is Stupidity On Steroids”

“Continued failure to find a permanent resolution is hurting our economy, national security” ~ U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) chaired a Senate Budget Committee...

Lack of Turning Lane At New Interchange Frustrates Roanokers

Instead of a stop light, Riverland Road/Route 116 now has a roundabout in front of the shopping plaza that houses the New Piggly Wiggly...

Local Jewel Peaks of Otter Reopens

Nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the hallmark Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top and Flat Top - stand out among the rich blue-hued mountainous terrain,...

American Electric Power Foundation Presents $25,000 To Apple Ridge Farm

Mr. H. Joseph Jones, director of External Affairs with Appalachian Power (standing, left)  presented a $25,000 check to Peter Lewis (far right).  Lewis is...