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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...

Big Gains Made in Land Conservation Despite Recession

The first census of land trusts in five years found 10 million new acres conserved nationwide since 2005, including 1.1 million acres here...

The “Shocking” Truth About Christmas Decorations

Electrical breakers tripping, wall outlets arcing, warm to the touch extension cords, lights fluttering and the dreaded electrical burn smell when you walk...

A Life of Loves And Passions Inspired By Paper Dolls

by Carol Kirtley An obsession with fashion and clothing people to look their best influenced a local business woman’s journey from a child playing...

“Do Good / Live Well” Initiative Gifts $10,000 To Fight Local Hunger

UnitedHealthcare has donated ,000 to Feeding America Southwest Virginia to help in the fight against senior hunger. The donation was made in support of...

Knights Win State Title

by Bill Turner Cave Spring’s season of dreams came to fruition Saturday evening as the Knights overpowered Jamestown 3-0 to capture the Group AA...

City Properties have Firm Renovation Commitments

by Valerie Garner The 56-year-old YMCA located at Church and 5th Street came back on the Market after Anthony Smith failed to close the...