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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...

New Program for Autistic Children Awaits Approval From State

by Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. A new treatment program to address autism and conditions associated with the condition awaits approval before local agencies can...

Fleming Falls in Close Game

William Fleming put up a valiant effort, but the Colonels fell just short in the 14-9 loss to undefeated Magna Vista last Friday...

VA Cares To Hold Fundraiser for Reentry Programs

by Gene Marrano A Roanoke-based agency that helps ex-offenders readapt to society will try its first fundraiser on for size later this month. Virginia...

DAR Women Ring Bells In Commemoration of Constitution Week

The Nancy Christian Fleming Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are shown ringing bells in commemoration of the adoption of the...

Roanoke College Focuses on Safety

by Mary Ellen Campagna “The way we handle campus security has changed a lot since April 16, 2007,” said Thomas Turner, 58, Director of...

Cuccinelli Expresses Disappointment in Fourth Circuit’s Ruling

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli responded with disappointment to the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Virginia's lawsuit against the federal...