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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...

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...

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...