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Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely announces retirement at the end of the school year

After eight years as superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS), Dr. Ken Nicely has announced he will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, culminating a 35-year career in education and 33 total years with RCPS. The Roanoke County School Board will begin the process of searching...
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New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of a new, vibrant mural. Created by artist Christina Wing Chow...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Communist China’s And Mexico’s Undeclared War Against The U.S. – Part I

I read an article in the New York Post written by Jennie Taer on August 11 entitled, “This little-known synthetic opioid is up to 43...

BOB BROWN: KILLING TRUTH

ANDY PITZER: No Offseason

SNAP cuts put 450k Virginia families at risk; PORCH Roanoke fills the gap

Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are putting Virginia families and food pantries under unprecedented strain. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,...

Roanoke’s 3rd annual Save a Life Day joins 50-state effort to provide overdose solutions

On September 25, 2025, all 50 states will host free naloxone events for Save a Life Day for the first time – with over 500 events already covering...

What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come together to make game...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families in Floyd and across the region. When it closed about 25 years ago,...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

Why Did John The Baptist Call Jesus The Lamb Of God? “John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God because Jesus is too holy...