Features
The Neighborhoods that Shape Roanoke’s Character
A guide to the Roanoke’s diverse neighborhoods, where history, lifestyle and outdoor access shape the way residents live, work and
January 1, 2026
Education & Learning
President Sandel has ushered in enormous growth and positive change for VWCC staff and students.
Roanoke’s Higher Education Center makes programs available to families across Roanoke thanks to distance learning and more.
Radio IQ has launched a new podcast series called "Memory Wars," exploring Germany's history and how it applies to America's own legacy.
Blue Ridge Literacy has received a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to continue adult English literacy programs.
Pandemic relief funds offer students remote learning and practice.
Lukas Havenstein, a student at Virginia Western Community College, is one of 100 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Thirteen-year-old Taylor Pusha, winner of Food Network's holiday-themed Kids Baking Championship, will host a weekly cooking show on Blue Ridge PBS' ECHO.
Meet Botetourt County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ.
Melrose library associate Antinette Beane shares her favorite books for kids.
Four first-year teachers share their experience of an unusual year.
President Sandel has ushered in enormous growth and positive change for VWCC staff and students.
Roanoke’s Higher Education Center makes programs available to families across Roanoke thanks to distance learning and more.
Radio IQ has launched a new podcast series called "Memory Wars," exploring Germany's history and how it applies to America's own legacy.
Blue Ridge Literacy has received a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to continue adult English literacy programs.
Pandemic relief funds offer students remote learning and practice.
Lukas Havenstein, a student at Virginia Western Community College, is one of 100 recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Thirteen-year-old Taylor Pusha, winner of Food Network's holiday-themed Kids Baking Championship, will host a weekly cooking show on Blue Ridge PBS' ECHO.
Meet Botetourt County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ.
Melrose library associate Antinette Beane shares her favorite books for kids.
Four first-year teachers share their experience of an unusual year.
Departments
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On the Rise
The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.
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Homes
Construction Costs: Up, Up and Away
What gives with the shortage on lumber and more in the construction industry?
August 23, 2021