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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...
“Pink Moon” Over Roanoke
April's Full Moon arrived over the Star City Monday night, but for those who missed it, no worry. The peak full moon can again...
Students Earn Spot to Compete in 2017 AutoDrive Challenge
Virginia Tech was selected as one of eight universities to compete in the AutoDrive Challenge, a new collegiate competition sponsored by the Society of...
Susan G. Komen Virginia Blue Ridge Awards 360K in Grants
The Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate of Susan G. Komen has announced it has contributed $106,000 to National Breast Cancer Research and over $360,000 to...
Morrill Signs Off As Roanoke City Manager
Roanoke City Council has appointed assistant city managers Brian Townsend and Sherman Stovall as the interim replacements for Chris Morrill. City Councilman Dave Trinkle...
Roanoke Municipal-Wreath-Laying Ceremony Honors Vietnam Troops
The Roanoke Valley Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Committee honored Vietnam troops Wednesday at noon during a ceremony at Lee Plaza in downtown Roanoke.
In...
City of Roanoke Honored as Pacesetter for ‘Star City Reads’ Work With Children
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading has announced its 2016 Pacesetter award and, once again, the City of Roanoke’s “Star City Reads” initiative has been...
