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The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office launched the CLEAN Initiative on Tuesday. It is a new community-focused effort aimed at making the Star City cleaner and greener.
We’ve all seen them—the cones, the signs, the blinking arrows. Work zones are a common sight on our roads. As we drive through work zones, it’s easy to think of them as just part of the routine. However, these areas can be far more dangerous than we realize.
The Roanoke Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old teen mother and her two daughters.
A forum featuring the six Democratic candidates for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia is set to be held on Wednesday, April 22 in Roanoke.
The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is set to launch the CLEAN Initiative on Tuesday, a new community-focused effort aimed at making the Star City cleaner and greener.
You can help almost 100 nonprofits in Roanoke through Give Roanoke. Give Roanoke is a 24-hour day of giving starting at midnight hosted by the Council of Community Services with early giving happening right now.
They don’t do it for the spotlight, but the impact they make is undeniable. This National Volunteer Month, Feeding Southwest Virginia recognizes the everyday heroes who keep the organization running. Inside the warehouse, the sound of sorting, stacking, and sealing boxes serves as the soundtrack of service.
The proposed increase for the meals tax - which currently sits at 5.5% - could range from anywhere between 1-1.5% while the property tax could go up by 7.5%.
25,000 eggs were spread out throughout the fields and were filled with candy and golden tickets that could be turned in for prizes.
The Local Energy Alliance Program and the City of Roanoke have launched a new program that intends to make solar power more accessible to locals.
A new project at a Roanoke County landfill will turn methane emissions into a steady stream of renewable energy—and revenue. The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority plans to make the most of what’s underground.
A Buzz of Excitement at Roanoke College Today A big day for some of the region’s brightest middle schoolers, as they went head-to-head in the National Civics Bee Local Competition, hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber.
A special training exercise for Ronaoke Fire and EMS Thursday. They participated in a controlled burn of a house on land donated by Berglund that is meant to be the site of their new station.
Virginia residents are flooding DMV offices as the federal REAL ID deadline approaches, with more than 100,000 credentials issued in March alone. Starting May 7, 2025, travelers nationwide must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, passport, or other approved federal identification to board domestic flights or enter federal facilities.
For two years now, neighbors living in the 500 block of McDowell Avenue have been concerned over the prolonged buildup of trash at one of the properties in the neighborhood.
In the heart of Roanoke, a historic home is getting a powerful new purpose. It’s called The Grove on Patterson, and it just opened its doors as a lifeline for pregnant women battling addiction.
Opening this spring, a newly expanded emergency department is nearly complete at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The expansion makes it one of the largest emergency departments in the Commonwealth. The Emergency Department expansion has a particular focus on providing more space and care to pediatric patients.
On Monday, April 14, Roanoke Fire and EMS crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Hollins Road NE at 4:06 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed visible smoke, leading to the call being upgraded to a working fire just minutes later.
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is expanding its Crystal Spring Tower this year with the hope of serving more people.
Orange wristbands, pins and shirts with anti-bullying messages were handed out to those who came to the event as a way to continue spreading an anti-bullying message Autumn’s family has been pushing since her death.
Total Action for Progress held an event on Friday at Indian Village Head Start Center to honor and thank Member One for their support for TAP programs. This comes as Member One made a donation that allowed TAP to get a new Head Start bus.
No Bounds, a Roanoke group, that helps students with intellectual disabilities is asking for your help through a Fish Fry that’s taking place, Wednesday April 16.
Roanoke Foodshed Network is hosting “Reclaiming Our Roots: America’s Native Food Trail in Virginia,” an event that showcases the knowledge, experiences, and history of food sovereignty and traditional dietary practices for Indigenous Americans.
The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is back in the Star City this weekend, attracting thousands of participants and spectators. Known for its challenging elevation changes, the event promises an exhilarating experience for all involved.
A large portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed starting April 14 for repaving and rehabilitation, the Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Office said.
The Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Drug Enforcement Administration seized weapons, drugs, and other paraphernalia after a major narcotics operation in Roanoke on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.
Thursday night, the Roanoke County School Board held its first public meeting since 10-year-old Autumn Bushman took her own life. The district’s policy on bullying is now front and center.
During a community meeting on Thursday, people in the Star City will have a chance to ask questions, engage with city officials and learn more about Roanoke’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) has completed its newly renovated free-roam room for cats. This remodeled space is designed to help felines feel more comfortable while they wait for their forever homes.
Detectives from the Roanoke Police Department’s Special Victims Unit have arrested a man for possession of child pornography after receiving multiple tips from the community.
The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection is unveiling a newly renovated free-roam cat room this Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at its Roanoke shelter.
