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VA Tech Grad Builds Career at Roanoke’s WDBJ7

WDBJ reporter Lindsey Cook '25 lives by a single quote from her favorite journalist, Nellie Bly: “I said I could, and I would, and I did.” The quote helped motivate her as she took on the job halfway through her junior year, balancing her roles as both a full-time student...
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National Bestselling Author Andrew Lawler to Speak for Roanoke History Museum

The Roanoke History & O. Winston Link Museums announce “History is Served,” its annual fundraising event at the Hotel Roanoke, 110 Shenandoah Ave NE,...

Youngkin Announces Over $1 Million in Grants for Workforce Development

Youngkin has announced the awarding of over $1 million in grant funds for “Facilitating Career Pivots into High-Demand Occupations” and “Investing in Workforce Development...

BOB BROWN: What is Real?

Often, an old song plays in my mind. I cannot identify the situations that bring lyrics and melodies into my awareness. Somehow, I am...

Load the Bus for Kids School Supply Drive – Aug 1-3

Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools and Craig County Schools are teaming up with Roanoke area Walmart stores to Load the Bus...

Experts offer tips to keep teens engaged – and off screens – this summer

While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom. Virginia Tech...

Roanoke Marks 90 Years of Social Security with Free Ice Cream Event

The 90th anniversary of Social Security is on August 14, and AARP Virginia is holding free events, including ice cream socials, to celebrate the program that more than...

Bubba’s 33 Roanoke Supports Veterans with Burger Sales

Throughout July, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to help build specially adapted homes for post 9-11 veterans, severely injured in the...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

Can I Know I'm in the Place Where God Wants Me? (Psalm 23:2) “He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me...