Features & Profiles
James “JP” Pennix wins prestigious Whitney M. Young Award
Scouts–Honoree James Pennix, center, flanked by Aldin Smith, left and Kenny Belton, right. Front row: Mia Rodriguez and James Fukamoto...
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Fourth Annual Groceries Not Guns buyback event THIS WEEKEND!
By Shawn Nowlin Generally speaking, there are two main types of firearms: handguns and long guns. One less handgun in...
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Star City Apprenticeship Program celebrates newest graduates
By Shawn Nowlin Forty years ago, roughly 35 percent of America’s working-age population held a post-high school certification. Today, those...
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Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Boy Scouts present Whitney M. Young award celebration
Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Boy Scouts of America will present their annual Whitney M. Young award celebration Thursday, June 20,...
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Dr. Lydia Patton, new interim City Manager
Dr. Lydia Patton By Shawn Nowli For at least the next four months, Roanoke will be without a permanent city...
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