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Road Project To Begin at Route 220 and International Parkway/Ashley Way
Work will start in May on a road construction project to improve traffic flow and safety by converting the intersection at Route 220 and Route 839/Route 1126 (International Parkway/Ashley...
VA Tech Expert Says Fireflies Aren’t Going Extinct But Numbers Dwindling
For many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign of summertime. The thrill of...
“Personhood” Status for Unborn Emerges as New Front Line in Abortion Battle
“Fetal personhood” has emerged as the next step of the anti-abortion movement.
By amending state constitutions...
Virginia Residents Will Need ‘REAL ID’ to Board An Airplane Starting May 2025
Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time...
Amtrak Virginia Sets New Record With March 2024 Ridership
Double-digit increases seen on all four corridorsThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marked yet another...
Botetourt County Prepares for Major Investments Including Courthouse Renovation
The start of the new year also welcomes the beginning of local government budget season. Botetourt County leadership has kicked off the fiscal year...
RVTPO Seeks Public Input VIA Online Survey For I-81 Improvements
The Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) is seeking public input on using $625 million in public funds for Interstate 81 improvements. The public...
Small Farmer With Big Ideas Helps Build Regional ‘Food Hub’
Ann Taylor Wright realized that spending a few hours each week selling meat products to farmer’s market customers wouldn’t keep her sixth-generation family farm...
Amateur Radio “Winter Field Day” to Demonstrate Science, Skill, and Communication Services
Members of the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the National Amateur Radio Winter Field Day Exercise, January 25 and 26,...
Development Company Teams Up With Black Dog Salvage on New Boutique Hotel
Savara Development LLC has announced the plans for a new boutique hotel in downtown Roanoke, Virginia at the historic Liberty Trust bank building and...
Holiday Decorating: Be Careful If Using Boxwood For Holiday Décor
When decorating for the holidays, it’s a good idea to consider the possible spread of boxwood blight if purchasing holiday greenery that contains boxwood....