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Roanoke Med Student Finds Purpose in Running and Medicine

As a medical student at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Varun Mishra has spent three years immersed in a world of rigorous study, long hospital shifts, and clinical...

James Stovall Receives Advocacy Impact Award

James Stovall, Executive Director of Hermitage Roanoke, has been named the recipient of the 2025...

Botetourt Family YMCA Welcomes Valerie Boone as New Childcare Director

The Botetourt Family YMCA is excited to welcome Valerie Boone as its new licensed Childcare...

Parkside Picks Returns May 3 with 60+ Vendors at Green Hill Park

Parkside Picks returns to Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park on Saturday, May 3 from 8:00...

Roanoke Youth Summit: PJ JAM Set for May 3

The annual Youth Summit hosted by the City of Roanoke is back with a brand-new...

Virginians Invited To Celebrate Earth Day at One of Virginia’s 42 State Parks

In recognition of Earth Day, Virginia State Parks are hosting more than 50 events to celebrate and preserve the natural wonders of the commonwealth....

Special Saturday Help Offered at Virginia IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers

As the April 15 federal tax filing deadline nears, the Internal Revenue Service has announced it will open its Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) in...

Community Meeting To Be Held For West Roanoke River Greenway

Roanoke County is hosting a community meeting for the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 2 project on Thursday, April 11, 2024, between 5 p.m....

Volunteers Donated Record Number of Hours to VA State Parks in 2023

In 2023, volunteers donated 218,147 hours of service to Virginia State Parks -  a 9% increase from 2022. "We love that people were able to...

Registration Open For Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day

Volunteer registration is open for Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML), SML's annual cleanup initiative, which will take place on May 4. Neighborhood groups,...

Clean Valley Council’s Annual Clean Valley Day To Be Held Saturday, April 6

Clean Valley Council has announced that Clean Valley Day will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 and welcomes both individuals and groups to...