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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 the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

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...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Barn Cats Get Second Chance At Life

by Beverly Amsler Many cat people like to have their favorite feline lie on their lap as they watch television at night or sleep...

Knights Advance With Win Over Richlands In Region Final

by Bill Turner Cave Spring running back Sam Wright provided the offense and the Knight defense stepped up to shut down Richlands in the...

Taking on a New Shape: Mission Residents Learn Pottery Skills

by Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. Before taking up her current position as head of training in spiritual direction at the Roanoke Rescue Mission, Kelly...

APCO Gets Approval For $85.1 Million Increase

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved a total of .1 million in revenue increases for Appalachian Power Company in two rate case...

City Hires Special Projects Coordinator

The City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development has announced that Marc Nelson has joined the staff as Special Projects Coordinator.  Nelson previously...

How You Give is Just as Important as What You Give

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re...