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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...

County School Board Approves Final 2012-2013 Budget

Includes 3% raise for employees in addition to VRS “hold harmless” pay increase The Roanoke County School Board approved the 2012-2013 budget at their meeting...

How To Choose A Safe And Successful Weight Loss Program

In 1994 the Weight- control Information Network (WIN) was formed as an information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and...

Municipal Building Sprouts “Green Roof”

by Valerie Garner Roanoke City residents will have inviting green vegetation to enjoy as they visit the City Treasurer’s window to pay their taxes....

Democrats Hold City

by Gene Marrano In the end Republican challenger Mark Lucas made it interesting, but he couldn’t overcome the Democratic stronghold that is Roanoke City....

George Allen Plays it Safe in Republican Primary Debate

by Valerie Garner Former governor and U.S. senator George Allen had the most to lose with a gaff at Saturday’s primary debate. His challengers...

County Names Golden and Red Apple Award Winners

Students in Chip Donahue’s third grade science and social studies classes don’t just study about the environment, they go out into the environment...