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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...

“Occupy Roanoke” Takes It To Wall Street Under Watchful Eyes

There were ominous lookouts stationed in the upper floors over the Cornerstone Bar and Grill downtown last week … police officers taking pictures...

Big Pine Provisions Promotes Healthier Home-Grown Dining

by Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. As a child in Richmond, Katherine Chewning, manager of the Big Pine Provisions Restaurant at 501 Campbell Avenue in...

Fleming Comes Up Short In 35-16 Loss To Franklin County

by Bill Turner William Fleming hung tough, but Franklin County scored 14 fourth quarter points to pull away from the Colonels Friday night at...

Mt. Pleasant Forum Provides Sparks Along Campaign Trail

by Gene Marrano Who would think there would be political fireworks at the Mount Pleasant Civic League candidate forum – not for the higher...

Transportation Ruling May Impact Roanoke Air Service

The Department of Transportation has published a ruling approving a transfer of “slots” (landing and takeoff rights) between US Airways and Delta Airlines...

Lower Real Estate Assessment May Hit City’s Pocketbook

by Valerie Garner Director of Real Estate Valuation Susan Lower laid out the downward pressure on Roanoke City home values at both a council...