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DCR Issues Reminder Warning for Low Head Dams

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is supporting April Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month to encourage Virginians to protect themselves from the dangers associated with these structures. A...

Sens. Kaine / Warner Vote To Keep Flying Illegal Aliens Into US Cities

More evidence of governmental dysfunction was displayed March 21-23. Despite the US National Debt at over...

VA Free Clinics Await First Funding Increase in Years

The network of Virginia free clinics may receive its largest funding increase since 2016 to...

Bad News: Bradford Pear Trees Are Blooming Again

You’ve probably seen the beautiful white flowers of Callery pear trees, more commonly known as...

Youngkin Acts on 67 Bills / Vetoes 30 That Would Punish Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Amends 6 Bills and Signs 4 Bills Making It Harder for Criminals to Use Guns Governor...

Third Annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice Benefiting Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice’s third annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice is scheduled for Sunday, September 10th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at Explore Park, located just...

The Peacemakers Look to Make An Impact In Northwest Roanoke

What began about a year ago as “100 Fearless Men” has – with the addition of women - evolved into “The Peacemakers,” a group...

Combining Sports With History; Greenbrier Falconry Is The Sport Of Kings

Football, basketball and baseball all have their historical beginnings dating back to the mid-to-late 1800s. But, a sport that traces its origin to over 3,000...

Roanoke / Franklin United Way Organizations Begin Regionalization

United Way of Roanoke Valley and United Way of Franklin County have announced that they will be combining their efforts by regionalizing their operations....

Summer Program Immerses Local Teachers in Interdisciplinary Water Research

Ten southwestern Virginia teachers spent six weeks of their summer as students again. The teachers were the first participants in Virginia Tech’s new Research Experiences...

First Tee Roanoke Comes Full Circle With Justin Thomas PGA Win

You could make a good argument that a few First Tee Roanoke Valley junior golf members were pulling for a particular player on the...