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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...

History Museum Reopens in Cozier Digs

by Gene Marrano Albeit in a much cozier space, the History Museum of Western Virginia reopened its doors on a temporary basis in the...

Poor Mountain Hawk Watchers Enjoy View – Gather Valuable Data

by Ed Kinser The Poor Mountain birders stand elbow to elbow, binoculars pressed against their eyes and faces aimed toward the sky.  “Bird up! ...

State Says “Kongming Lanterns” Cannot Be Released Into Air

The State Building Code Technical Review Board has issued an official interpretation concerning “Kongming Lanterns.”  At their recent meeting the Board determined that...

Downtown Living Shines

by Gene Marrano At times the annual Downtown Living Tour, a fundraiser for the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, resembled a real estate...

Roanokers Get Ready to Read … and Play Ball

by Cheryl Hodges Reprising its role as a focal point in the community, the recently renovated Patrick Henry Hotel Ballroom was the setting for...

Senator Webb Visits Vinton War Memorial

by Valerie Garner In between an event for Sen. Phil Puckett (D-38) and a fundraiser for fellow Marine Sen. John Edwards (D-21), U.S. Senator...