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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 County to Host Community Meeting on Route 419 Safety Improvements

Roanoke County is hosting an open house-style meeting on March 13, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Elementary School, 5005...

Virginia Tech ecologist appointed to prestigious national Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Jacob Barney, professor of invasive plant ecology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s...

Update on Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration

The City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton continue to assess the ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project, which is currently...

AAA Urges Caution as We Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time this Weekend

RICHMOND, VA (March 6, 2025) – As parts of the U.S. prepare to “spring forward” with the onset of Daylight Saving on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to...

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks...

Roanoke’s First Certified Fiber Optic Technician Cohort Completes Training

New College Institute (NCI) is proud to partner with Roanoke Higher Education Center to offer Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) training, and its first-ever...