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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...

Roanoke City Council Seeking To Raises Own Pay by 28%

UPDATE: Roanoke City Council voted to put off its pay raise vote until the June 3 at 2:00 p.m. council meeting. Councilman Dave Trinkle proposed...

Roanoke City Superintendent Named Virginia Superintendent Of The Year

Dr. Rita D. Bishop, superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, was named Virginia’s Superintendent of the Year at the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS)...

Cuccinelli Unveils Economic Growth And Jobs Plan

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli unveiled his Economic Growth and Virginia Jobs Plan Tuesday. The plan is designed to make Virginia more attractive to job...

As Local Needs Grow So Does Project Faith

As they have done for the past 12 years, students, faculty, staff members, parents and even grandparents got together recently for Project Faith, an...

Terry McAuliffe Brings Campaign to Roanoke

Heavy rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm of 150 Terry McAuliffe supporters Tuesday morning as the gubernatorial hopeful made his first stump speech in Roanoke...

Republicans Hold Board of Supervisors Candidates Forum

Monday night about 75 people came to the Roanoke County Administration Building to hear from the four candidates running as Republicans for two seats...