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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...

Republican Women Head to Richmond

by Carla Bream Thursday was the annual Virginia Federation of Republican Women’s Legislative Day in Richmond.   A delegation from the Roanoke Valley Republican...

A Life of Service and Love for Animals Remembered

Ann Marie Sweeney of Roanoke lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 14th. Ann Marie was known to many as the Foster...

Blue Ridge Marathon Ramps Up Activities for 2012

Organizers of the National College Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon have announced that Foot Levelers, a Roanoke-based manufacturer of custom orthotics would...

Salem Man To Run 100 Mile Ultra-Marathon for Asian Animals

Joseph Teh of Salem will participate in the 100 mile ultra-marathon, “Long Haul” January 21-January 22, 2012 in Wesley Chapel, FL to raise...

Democrats Present United Front

by Valerie Garner Status Quo Sought in Upcoming City Elections The noon Greene Memorial United Methodist Church bells kept Roanoke City council members, Anita Price, Court...

Huff Lane Property Proposal Revealed

by Valerie Garner The Huff Lane School property is getting a much anticipated make-over. Two hotels and a restaurant will be added to the...