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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...

Harrison Museum Cuts Ribbon On New Location

Dignitaries and volunteers were among the 75  or so guests at the ribbon cutting for the 7000 square foot Harrison Museum of African American...

After Prom Event To Take On “Festival” Atmosphere

Event moves outdoors for 2013. With prom season wrapping up, RAYSAC - Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition is gearing up for the first-ever outdoor...

Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain Nominated at Republican Convention

Over 8500 attendees and credentialed delegates filled the Richmond coliseum at Saturday's Republican State Convention where Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was the keynote speaker....

Virginia Big Brother/Big Sister of Year Announced

There is a long list of Little Brothers and Little Sisters waiting for a mentor and friend, said the CEO of Big Brothers Big...

13th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade to Honor WWII Veterans

The 13th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m.  Following a brief opening ceremony, the parade...

T. T. To Go!

After 83 years in the same location, the world famous Texas Tavern now has a mobile unit. Owner Matt Bullington put together a unique...