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July/August 2026

July/August 2026

Hollins University Establishes HOPE for Students with Financial Need

HOPE helps young women in the Roanoke area with financial need to complete a degree with no tuition debt.

Jun 1, 2023
By: RKR

Roanoke College Raises $1.3M to Reinstate Football, Add Cheerleading and Marching Band

Initial funds will be used to hire coaches and meet start-up needs, and the College hopes to recruit 50 football players, 50 band members and 30 competitive cheerleaders as part of the fall 2024 entering class.

Jun 1, 2023
By: RKR

Roanoke College Appoints New Vice President of Enrollment Management

Roanoke College is proud to announce the appointment of James "JP" Pennix ’88 as the College’s new vice president for enrollment management effective July 10.

May 31, 2023
By: RKR

Roanoke College Appoints New Director of Athletics

Roanoke College is pleased to announce that Curtis Campbell has been selected as its new director of athletics effective July 1.

May 30, 2023
By: RKR

Ninja Pride Week Welcomes Big-Name Entertainment

Roanoke Diversity Center's Ninja Week welcomes big-name guests to their Ninja Week, which benefits the organization's support of the LGBTQ+ community.

May 30, 2023
By: RKR

Botetourt County Fire & EMS Earns National Achievement Award for Girls Fire Camp

The Botetourt County Fire & EMS Girls Fire Camp has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

May 24, 2023
By: RKR

Botetourt County Gets Wild on June 10

The 2nd Annual BOCO WILD, a celebration, and expo of outdoor recreation in the great Botetourt area, takes place on on June 10, 2023, at Buchanan Town Park.

May 24, 2023
By: RKR

Altec Industries Announces Expansion in Botetourt County

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Altec Industries will be investing $1.4 million to reconfigure the Botetourt County operation for a new product line which will result in the creation of 150 new jobs.