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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...

BBB Alert: Jury Duty Scam Back in Area

“We will come to your home, you will be handcuffed, and you will have to wear a jumpsuit.” Con artists are once again targeting the...

City Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm

A winter storm is expected to impact the Roanoke area throughout the day Friday and into Saturday. With heavy snow forecasted, travel will quickly...

 Roanoke County Seeks Public Input on Draft Explore Park Concepts

Open House Meetings Set as Master Plan Project Enters Final Phase Over the next few weeks Roanoke County will be accepting public input on...

Foundation for Roanoke Valley Announces Major Community Initiative

Nonprofits from all over the Roanoke Valley will come together for a powerful day of action on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Foundation for Roanoke Valley...

Governor’s School’s Student Project Forum: Student Scientists in Action

On Saturday, January 30th, 270 gifted and talented students from across the Roanoke Valley will participate in Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and...

Supersonic Stealth Plane Prepares for Move to Science Museum of Virginia

The world’s fastest and highest flying production aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird, is preparing to move from the Virginia Aviation Museum to the Science Museum...