Business

Miss Virginia Opportunity Inc Announces New Leadership Team

The Miss Virginia Scholarship Program is now doing business as the Miss Virginia Opportunity, Inc. With continued leadership from Elaine B. Aikens, Co-Executive Director; Aikens is now joined by...

Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC Hosts “Sell to the Government Event”

The Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC, the region’s premier resource for pro bono small business...

Jefferson Center Introduces New Senior Director of Development

Jefferson Center Foundation, a Roanoke-based nonprofit organization focused on community enrichment through the performing arts...

Pamplin Finance Advisory Board, VA Tech Students Talk Economics on Wall Street

So what do Hokies think of the current economy? The short answer: It depends on...

Blue Ridge Parkway Seeks Food Truck Vendors for Mabry Mill

The National Park Service is seeking vendors to provide mobile food and beverage service for...

OBITUARY: Charles L. Conyers

Charles L. Conyers, 92, of Richmond, Va., died August 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Foster Conyers and son, Andrei...

Virginia’s Housing Market Sees First Strong Rebound After COVID-19 Downturn 

Home sales surge as buyers and sellers return to the market  According to the July 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, pent-up demand was unleashed...

Childers Joins S.L. Nusbaum Realty Company

S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has announced that Fenton Childers has joined the firm as Vice President – Corporate Brokerage and Development and will be...

Regional Commission Remembers Commission Member Dave Phelps

The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission remembers commission member David Phelps, representing Franklin County, who passed away on June 30th, 2020. Mr. Phelps was appointed by...

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Office Manager Retires After 43 Years

Jackie Pace, the Regional Commission’s Office Manager, retired on July 15th after 43 years on the job. Jackie began her work at the Commission...

Homebuyers Return to Market Following COVID-19 Slowdown

Homebuyer demand rises as low inventory constrains Virginia’s housing market According to the June 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, home sales in...