Two Roanoke country clubs talk merger

Kaine Spending Day in Roanoke

Live-fire training should heat up Roanoke's sheriff's race

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Virginia 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Independence Day Celebration, Afton, VA - July 4, 2009
Ashland Fourth of July Parade, Ashland, VA...

An Invitation to our Roanoke Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Roanoke, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Miss VA Princesses to Get 'Miss America' Treatment – Literally!

Girls ages six through 16 are encouraged to participate in the Princess Mentoring Program with the Miss Virginia Scholarship Program taking place in Roanoke June 25 – 27. ...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Roanoke area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Miss Virginia 2009 Contestants To Be At Hotel Roanoke For State Workshop

The 29 young ladies who will compete for the title of Miss Virginia 2009 will be at the Hotel Roanoke for their annual State Workshop.  This is the official kick-off to final...

Weekend Activities in and around Roanoke

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Roanoke organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Roanoke is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Roanoke area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Shamrock Hill Distance Run

Race Starts:
8:30 a.m. - 1 Mile
9:15 a.m. - 5K
ENTRY
FEE: $15.00 early registration for both 1 mile and 5K runs. $25.00
after March...

McDonald's St. Patrick's Day Parade

Come be a part of a growing Roanoke tradition and one of the
Mid-Atlantic region's largest St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. This
year's parade will continue to honor our local...

Giving To Roanoke Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

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