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LEAP and the City of Roanoke launch Solarize Roanoke

City of Roanoke residents are invited to take advantage of the SolarizeVA program that launched on Tuesday, April 15th! Adding solar power to your home is easier and more affordable...

Brandon Oaks Auxiliary Announces Annual Spring Sale

The Brandon Oaks Auxiliary is excited to announce its upcoming Spring Sale on Friday, May...

2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Set for April 22 in Salem

The best way to understand what happened during Virginia’s 2025 General Assembly Session is by...

Roanoke Wildlife Center Turns Recycled Cans into Wildlife Support

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center is thrilled to announce their new recycling initiative, Cans for...

Nominations Open for Leadership Roanoke Valley Class of 2026

Leadership Roanoke Valley (LRV) is accepting nominations through May 1st for its class of 2026....

Roanoke Author Mike Allen Featured at Book No Further’s Indie Bookstore Day

Book No Further in Roanoke, the beloved independent bookstore, is celebrating Independence Book Day. Roanoke Author Mike Allen is the featured author for the...

Star City Sustainability Series: Buying Pesticide-Free, Pollinator-Safe Plants

The public is invited to the next Star City Sustainability Series presentation featuring Heather Butler, assistant professor of biology and biology department head at...

Extension Master Gardeners divert garden seed from the landfill to those in need

If you have ever purchased a packet of garden seeds, you may have noticed the current year printed on the outside of the package....

Roanoke County Offers Free Septic Tank Pump-Outs for Eligible Residents

Roanoke County and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) have partnered using grant funds from the Virginia Environmental Endowment to provide a no-cost septic...

Hokies claim 2025 ACC Wrestling Championship

Virginia Tech won the 2025 ACC Wrestling Championship Sunday evening at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium, sending eight wrestlers to the podium. The Hokies had...

Project Lifesaver: How The Program Helps Roanoke Families + Info on Today’s Event

Project Lifesaver, a critical community program that aids in the safe recovery of individuals who are at risk of wandering due to conditions such...