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Farmers in Southwest Virginia Rebuild After Hurricane Helene

While Hurricane Helene victims’ losses accumulated, so did the overwhelming support from “neighbors” near and far. The Category 4 storm hit northern Florida and tore through six states on Sept. 26, 2024, catching Southwest Virginia farmers by surprise. Strong winds and a raging flood toppled trees, destroyed farm fences, and...
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Roanoke Ballet Theatre Brings Novel ‘Tetra Nova’ to Life on Stage

What happens when a Roman goddess re-imagines herself as a late 20th century assassin grappling with her identity as an emerging performance artist? It’s...

VA Tech economists weigh in on tariff impacts

Global stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcements. The big question now: Is the United States headed...

FRED FIRST: Small Wonder

This is all I’ve got: a few unremarkable images and some brief words about them. My recent field notes are scant thus far in...

TAP Honors Member One for Donating Head Start Bus

Total Action for Progress (TAP) hosted a heartfelt event last week at Indian Village Head Start Center to honor Member One, a division of Virginia Credit Union, for...

Roanoke Leaders Mobilize to Launch Solution to Maternal Opioid Crisis

A groundbreaking collaboration of healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies marks a significant milestone as the construction phase of The Grove on Patterson makes way for an...

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to host first of four Special Olympic Virginia Fundraisers

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is thrilled to announce its fourth annual Cover the Cruiser and Tip the Deputy fundraiser at Bubba’s 33 Restaurant. This marks the first time...

Bus Riders’ Group Crowns Second Annual Sorriest Bus Stop

ROANOKE – In this contest, Orange Avenue is a powerhouse: for the second year running, a bus stop on Highway 460 has won the Sorriest Bus Stop Contest....

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

How Do I Show Grace To Mean People? “I just think about beating them to the ground, but then I just ignore them,” says Ben,...