Clarence G. Grier has been named Deputy City Manager for the City of Roanoke. Following the retirement of Deputy City Manager Sherman Stovall in June…
Retired educator, coach recognized for decades of selfless service
by Shawn Nowlin Former educator and tennis coach Carnis Poindexter recently received one of the highest accomplishments a city resident can earn – induction into…
VA Teacher of the Year to speak at Ferrum College Class of 2020 Commencement
FERRUM, VA – Ferrum College is pleased to announce that Anthony Swann, Virginia’s 2021 “Teacher of the Year,” will be the keynote speaker for the…
RAISE combines faith with the earth for garden blessings
On Saturday, April 17, 17 people gathered at the Hurt Park Community Garden on Salem Avenue NW in Roanoke to bless the garden and to…
Apostles build Wall of Faith for Habitat for Humanity
Every alternating year, Habitat organizes a collaborative Apostles Build where churches of all sizes and denominations from all over the Greater Roanoke Valley pledge financial…