Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Ambassador Program Celebrates 1st Year of Success
Friday marks the one-year anniversary of our Downtown Ambassador Program. The program hit the ground running on September 15, 2022, and has made a big impact towards the ongoing improvement of Downtown Roanoke.
Our Ambassador Team works to make downtown an even better destination for residents, employees, and visitors. They...
Ferrum College Partners with VCUHS for Paramedic Program
Ferrum College has announced a partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University Health Services for a new paramedic program.
Dr. Mirta Martin, president of Ferrum College, stated...
Patrick Henry and William Fleming High School Bands to host the Star City Classic
William Fleming and Patrick Henry High Schools are excited to host marching bands from across Virginia during the third annual Star City Classic.
When: ...
ROBERT L. MARONIC: Credit Card Debt at $1 Trillion Is NOT a Sign of Consumer Strength
The Washington Post republished an article on August 31 entitled “Credit Card Debt at $1 Trillion Is a Sign of Consumer Strength” written by...
Democrats Push For More Audits From The IRS
Even the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes that more audits are coming. They admitted as much on September 8, 2023.
Since taking office more than...
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International Tour Gives VA Tech Men’s Basketball Team Taste of Playing / Studying Abroad
The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team experienced the Steger Center for International Scholarship for just one afternoon during a nine-day tour of Switzerland and Italy this summer, but head coach Mike Young said that short time will have a lifelong impact.
“I think 13 of our 15 players had never been outside the continental United States. That’s a transformational...
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VA Tech Dean Uses Math To Win at Pickleball
Trish Hammer, an alumna who is now associate dean for faculty affairs in the Virginia Tech College of Science, will compete in the USA Pickleball National Championship in Dallas in November. Unlike most of her opponents, Hammer is utilizing her mathematical training and analytical thinking skills to give her an edge.
With a bachelor's, master's,...
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Local Runners Finish Strong in Knights Crossing Cross Country Invitational
The Knights Crossing Cross Country Invitational is one of the largest meets in Southwest Virginia, with 106 high schools, 66 middle schools, and 15 elementary schools entered to compete. On Saturday September 9th, students from near and far congregated at Roanoke’s Green Hill Park to face off with some of the most talented young...
