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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 said when she’s in the ocean, temperature fluctuations, murky conditions, and the motion of...
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...
Virginia Receives Over $100 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
~ The approximate total of $108.4 million stems from seven different opioid settlements ~
Attorney General...
“Micro Cinema” to Open in Downtown Roanoke
Local film enthusiast Jason Garnett joined Ed Walker in announcing the launch of “The Shadowbox,” a new community microcinema in downtown Roanoke.
“My goal...
Williams to Play for Navy
On Monday, former Hidden Valley standout running back David Williams signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the U.S. Naval Academy.
The...
Virginia Tech – Carilion School of Medicine Names Leaders
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute has named Dr. Mark Greenawald interim associate dean of student affairs and Dr....
County Committee Encourages People to Think Green
Roanoke County administration representatives and citizen members of the “RC Clear” committee – the County’s answer to Roanoke City’s “Clean and Green” group...
Former Roanoke Headmaster Publishes New Book
Bert Hudnall, a former Headmaster at North Cross (1978-88), has authored a college guide titled “Cutting Through the Chaos of College Admissions.” ...
Money Saving Bill Defeated, Senator Smith Blames “Turf Protection”
A Senate Committee defeated legislation that would have saved Roanoke County Police hundreds of man hours. The bill's defeat sparked a sharp response...
