Coming Soon: Signs Warning Consumers About Invasive Plants

Legislation to educate consumers on invasive plant species passed in the General Assembly, but not without debate over where signage would be placed. Invasive plant species are not native to the region and can negatively impact ecosystems. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has identified 90 invasive plant species,...
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Southwest Virginia Ballet Presents: A Breathtaking Performance of Romeo and Juliet

Southwest Virginia Ballet (SVB) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Sergei Prokofiev's timeless ballet, Romeo and Juliet. Witness the power and grace...

A Brief Look at The Importance of Having A Workplace First Aid Kit

There are numerous regulations that businesses must comply with concerning the workplace. Many of these are related to the treatment of employees, while others...

SCOT BELLAVIA: Our Radius of Attention

In Roanoke, the arteries out of town point you to Buchanan and Lexington, Lynchburg, Christiansburg, and Blacksburg. When I moved to Knoxville, the gigantic...

MIKE KEELER: Paddymash

Biden And The Sixteen-Year Plan To Breakdown America

America’s current weak and precarious state happened not by chance, but by a plan—a sixteen-year plan that started with two terms of Barack Obama...

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State Fair of Virginia Awards over $36,000 in Youth Scholarships

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2023 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $36,084 from the fair’s Applied Scholarship Program. A $1,000 Farm Credit Scholarship was available to any youth exhibitor who participated during the State Fair. Additionally, five $2,000 youth development scholarships were offered...

City of Roanoke Utilizes American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Start “Home Safe”

The City of Roanoke, through the HUD Community Resources Division, is utilizing its $2.4 million HOME-ARP award in conjunction with approximately $4.25 million in ARPA funding to implement a “Home Safe” program. This program will help individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability connect to the necessary resources to access permanent, safe housing. The City has...

Blue Ridge Literacy To Hold 18th Annual Scrabble Tournament

Blue Ridge Literacy's annual team-based Scrabble Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 13, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Downtown Roanoke. Doors open at 5:00 pm, with play beginning promptly at 6:00 pm. The Scrabble Tournament is BRL's biggest fundraiser and features exciting play, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar (beer and wine)....
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