Features & Profiles
Mayor Sherman Lea Sr., reflections on 40-Year career
Mayor Sherman Lea -Compiled and edited by Shawn Nowlin Who is Sherman Lea? A person who was blessed with some...
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Edward Richard Dudley historical marker unveiled in Historic Gainsboro
by Jordan Bell Last Thursday dozens of people honored another local historical figure, Edward Richard Dudley III. Dudley was born...
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Virginia’s minimum wage to increase on New Year’s Day
by Shawn Nowlin When Jennifer Carper, 57, was growing up in Roanoke County, she says that she could enjoy a...
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Legendary poet, author and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist,...
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Roanoke youth on verge of winning national football championship
TEAM– from left: Coaches JB Waker, Kadeem Austin, Quest Mills, Ron Terry, Tre Jones, A.J. Rivens and Darius Walker stand...
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