Roanoke City Public Schools is waiting for $2 million in federal grants, including for programs like teacher development and retention, English language learners, academic enrichment and adult education.

As the start of the school year inches closer, Roanoke County school leaders are raising the alarm about a federal education funding freeze that could directly affect students and families.

More than $6 billion in federal education funding remains on hold by the Trump administration and could impact programs in Southwest Virginia.

The Trump administration has withheld billions of dollars nationwide in grants that were supposed to have been given out on July 1. The U.S. Department of Education said it reviewing the programs to ensure they align with the administration’s priorities.

The 14th annual Four on the 4th race, presented by Vinton Moose Lodge #1121, takes place today in the Town of Vinton.

Teens have long been vital to filling out the summertime staffs of restaurants, ice cream stands, amusement parks and camps.

The giant American Rescue Plan that provides $1.9 trillion in pandemic relief turns one year old on Friday.

ROANOKE, Va. Roanoke County schools will be meeting both in-person and virtually this school year, a plan that doesnt work for everyone. Recognizing that, Roanoke County Public Schools created a task force with the YMCA, The United Way of Roanoke Valley, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia, Prevention Council of Roanoke County and area churches to establish new day programs for parents who are impacted by this major change. With the current schedule we are having to adopt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that parents are facing some significant challenges when it comes to child care, said Dr. Ken Nicely, superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools. This new partnership will help provide low-cost day programs for students ages 12 and under. We are excited to partner with Roanoke County Public Schools, our area out-of-school time providers and others in the community to create a feasible solution for students and families in Roanoke County as schools start.

ROANOKE, Va. $44,671 is going to support local organizations from the Junior League of Roanoke Valley. Its goal is to collaborate and build partnerships within the Roanoke Valley connecting people to the resources they need. Its goal is to collaborate and build partnerships within the Roanoke Valley connecting people to the resources they need. CHIP ($5,000): Child Health Investment Partnership of Roanoke Valley believes that every child should have equal access to healthcare and enter school ready to learn. # # #About Junior League of Roanoke Valley:Junior League of Roanoke Valley (JLRV) is in its 94th year in service to the community.