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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 Named A 2012 All-America City

Roanoke was named an All-America City by the National Civic League this week based on its ambitious plan to ensure that more children...

Wind, Heat Keep Numbers Down But It was Still Motor Madness

by Gene Marrano Scorching hot temperatures and a freak windstorm that knocked out power to thousands of homes locally may have kept some of...

Market Canopies Slated For Dramatic Replacement

by Valerie Garner Replacing market vendor canopies every five years has become an increasing and expensive burden. “The canvas awnings are not really a...

Gang Summit Held In Roanoke Highlights Pervasive Problem In Virginia

by Gene Marrano How pervasive are gang influences on young people in this country, or just in the Commonwealth? Much greater than you might...

Roanoke Pastor to Lead Church’s National Conference

Tim Harvey, pastor of Central Church of the Brethren in Roanoke will serve as moderator of the Church of the Brethren’s Annual Conference....

“Eat for Education” Ends On Tasty Note

Eating has been good for education. The two-year, 2 percent increase in the City of Roanoke’s meals tax came to a close on Saturday...