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The proceeds from the Backpack 5k, 10k and 8-miler go to support Roanoke County Public Schools.

Data presented to the Roanoke City School board Tuesday identified three areas for improvement.

The school board heard from over 15 people in disagreement of changing start times for schools.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

With less than a week until Election Day, one group of races to keep an eye on is that for the open seats on the Roanoke County School Board.

ROANOKE, Va.- - After several reported issues with a local school bus service, a transit union wants to step in to help. But Durham School Services in Roanoke said the rumors are getting out of hand. Cliff Headrick with Amalgamated Transit Union is the executive board member for Virginia. The union says they heard multiple complaints from Roanoke City School bus drivers. We have a good working relationship with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and would welcome the possibility of working with them here in Roanoke.