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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...

Son of Aaron Neville Charts His Own Path on Way to Jefferson Center

Like a tasty gumbo from his native New Orleans, Ivan Neville is serving it up hot with Dumpstaphunk. The son of Aaron Neville brings...

Hidden Valley Seniors Have High Hopes

The economy may be in a downturn, but for the graduating seniors at Hidden Valley High School, hope for the future is strong. ...

A Day of Firsts and Lasts at North Cross’s 46th Commencement

It’s all in the numbers at North Cross.  The senior class boasts all of its 30 graduates are going to college. The class also...

Buzz Cuts Go for Good Cause

Students, parents, teachers and family members turned out before school for “Morning Buzz,” where haircuts went for .  Money raised will be donated...

City Students Run, Celebrate and Get Recognized

Run With Grace 5K: Patrick Henry High School, June 6, 8:30 a.m. The Run With Grace 5K and Fun Run Walk, at the...