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Fight The Bite of Tick-Borne Diseases
As we enjoy another beautiful spring in Southwestern Virginia, we encourage residents to take steps to protect themselves from ticks. Sometimes tiny and hard to spot, ticks can cause...
Tavern Stage Summer Music Series Returns to Explore Park
For the second year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks...
RMHC of SWVA Celebrates 40 Years of Love With Birthday Bash
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia (RMHC-SWVA) has announced its 40th anniversary celebration, marking...
Shalom Roanoke to Host Holocaust Remembrance Event
Holocaust Remembrance Event Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024 Time: 6:30 PMOverview: Join us for our...
Community Meetings Set to Review High Crash Locations in the Region
Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are collaborating on a Comprehensive Safety Action...
Registration Open For Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day
Volunteer registration is open for Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML), SML's annual cleanup initiative, which will take place on May 4.
Neighborhood groups,...
Clean Valley Council’s Annual Clean Valley Day To Be Held Saturday, April 6
Clean Valley Council has announced that Clean Valley Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 and welcomes both individuals and groups to...
Hummingbirds Are on The Way!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, no not Christmas, it's the hummingbird migration!The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center advises that the hummingbird migration...
VA Tech Study Considers Ways to Increase Accessibility for All Wildlife Enthusiasts
One in three birders experiences accessibility challenges to participation in birding, according to Virginia Tech researchers Emily Sinkular and Ashley Dayer.“I like to think...
Kickstart Your Fitness Journey: 7 Essential Muscle Building Tips for Beginners
Building muscle is an exciting goal, but for beginners, the fitness world can be daunting. To help you navigate this new journey and set...
Red Fox Kits at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Have Finally Opened Their Eyes
On February 21, 2024, six Red Fox kits that were only a few days old arrived at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center, freezing cold...