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Salem Mayor’s Office: We Have To Install The Spy Cameras Before We Can Discuss The Spy Cameras
On March 9, 2010, in the heated struggle to approve the controversial “Obamacare” legislation (aka "Affordable Care Act"), then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) made national headlines when she...
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...
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...
Roanoke Police Dog “Hickson” Retires After 5 Years of Dutiful Service
The Roanoke Police Department has announced the retirement of Hickson, a 10-year-old Bouvier – Milionis mix that is dual trained in narcotics detection, patrol...
9th Annual Gift of Sight Day Makes Impact On All Involved
This holiday season, a dozen doctors, technicians, nurses, and staff volunteered their time and skills to improve the sight of people in the community.
The...
Tech Researchers Mine Oline Consumer Reviews to Identify Unsafe Toys
With toy shopping season in full swing, families are seeking toys that are not only fun but safe for children to play with.
A Virginia...
10th Anniversary Drumstick DASH Sets Fundraising Record
The Rescue Mission’s biggest fundraiser just got bigger, at least in terms of dollars raised. The Drumstick DASH netted $251,320, the most ever in...
Veterinary College Teams Up With Saint Francis Service Dogs for New Puppy Raiser Program
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech is partnering with a Roanoke-based nonprofit to raise three puppies for future service dog training.
The newly...
2015 Holiday Events Calendar
The holidays are an exciting time in the Roanoke Valley and in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. The calendar from the Roanoke Visitors and Convention Bureau...