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Lawmakers Reconvene to Tackle Governor’s Changes; Set Budget Special Session Date
The General Assembly reconvened April 17 for legislators to address 116 of the governor’s bill recommendations, and decide how to tackle his 242 budget amendments.
Democrats did not attempt to...
Fralin Biomedical Institute Takes Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates and Informing Policy
Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos...
Roanoke County Taxes / Budgeting Play Role In Vinton GOP Primary
Many now feel the pain of inflation while buying daily items like gas, restaurant meals...
DMV Urges Virginians to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Behind The Wheel
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is asking for drivers to help keep pedestrians...
Forest Service / Partners Release Elk From Kentucky Into West Virginia
Elk have been a staple at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for...
Elswick Gives Update on Major County Projects
Ed Elswick, Roanoke County Supervisor for the Windsor Hills District, and Richard Caywood, VDOT District Administrator, were guest speakers at the Back Creek...
Tax Day Tea Party Fills Elmwood Park
Nary a disruption or ill-mannered, disrespectful sign could be found at the Tea Party Rally last week. Some signs were funny, some serious...
Earth Day on Grandin Points Roanokers to More Sustainable Future
“Earth Day” was celebrated in Grandin Village on Saturday April 17th after it was officially proclaimed by the Mayor and the proclamation was...
Miss Virginia, VT Players and Others Tell Westside Students to Think Big
Career day field trips provide students with the opportunity to learn and interact with people in various fields and that’s exactly what Interactive...
Faith Christian School Donates Over 2000 Hours of Service
Faith Christian School will kick off its 9th year serving the community of Roanoke with its annual service project and fundraiser, Project Faith,...
Republicans Hold Mass Meeting and Women’s Convention
On Thursday evening, the Roanoke County Administration Building was packed to capacity for the Roanoke County Republican Mass Meeting. The meeting convened to...
