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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...

First Educators & Legislators Lunch Held in Roanoke

Educators and Legislators from across the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia met Tuesday at a luncheon co-hosted by Delegate Greg Habeeb and Region...

Farmer Wins Eminent Domain Suit Against VDOT

Ed Jennings proved that farmers sometimes can prevail over eminent domain. Jennings recently won a lawsuit against the Virginia Department of Transportation for its...

2500 Cookies for the Holidays!

On Wednesday Fishburn Elementary School students donated 2,500 Chocolate Chip Cookies to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia at Fishburn Park Elementary's...

Hometown Flavor: Roanoke Railhouse Brewery Enjoys Growth Locally and Regionally

The Roanoke Railhouse Brewery recognized and honored their “First Ten” customers last week. Steve Davidson, president of Roanoke Railhouse Brewery, Brewmaster Ryan Worthington,...

State Legislators Hear City’s Priorities

by Valerie Garner This year Roanoke City will have new help lobbying for their top priorities in Richmond. As part of a cost savings...

Giving the Gift of Sight

Imagine not being able to see for 20 years.  Not being able to get a job due to inadequate vision.  Not being able...