Education
Student United Way’s Graduating Seniors Give Farewell Speeches
There were some tears, there were a few laughs, and there were moments when the audience sucked in its collective breath in pride and amazement at what the...
Local School Systems Display Solidarity
Members of three local school boards and administrators stood shoulder to shoulder last week,...
Fleming Cuts the Ribbon
Roanokers had the opportunity to celebrate and tour the completed $57 million dollar William Fleming...
Vinton School District Race Heats Up
The Vinton District representative on the Roanoke County School Board, Mike Stovall, has some opposition...
Reflections from a Holy Land Visit
While many Christian groups enjoy tourist pilgrimages to the Holy Land, others who visit the...
North Cross Teacher Authors Children’s Book
The newest addition to North Cross School’s Hancock Library is a book that many of the youngest students will find particularly interesting when they...
Fleming and Patrick Henry Buildings Come in on Time
With the completion of William Fleming High School, J.M. Turner will have delivered the second state-of-the-art Roanoke public high school, on time..
Both Patrick Henry...
Higher Education Briefs
Bobby Welch, a May graduate from National College’s accounting program, was recently hired by the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (RCAP), as a...
Eagle Scouts
Troop 17 St. Johns Episcopal Boy Scouts were recognized recently for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout with their Scout Master Patton Coles. They...
Deedie Kagey Retires with Many Accomplishments After 41 Years
Shortly after the final bell of this school year, Dr. Deedie Kagey will end a 41-year career as a teacher and administrator, the last...
Roanoke County Schools Graduate With High Hopes
Roanoke County high schools sent more than 1,200 seniors out into the world with four graduation ceremonies held Tuesday at the Salem Civic Center...
