Forest Service / Partners Release Elk From Kentucky Into West Virginia

Elk have been a staple at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for nearly three decades. Many of the area’s 1.8 million visitors per year come to see the herd at the Elk and Bison Prairie. That herd is now a little smaller thanks to an agreement with...
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Forest Service Hosts Kids Fishing Day 

The USDA Forest Service, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, will host Kids Fishing Day Saturday, May 4, 2024 at two...

Blue Ridge Parkway Seeks Food Truck Vendors for Mabry Mill

The National Park Service is seeking vendors to provide mobile food and beverage service for the 2024 season at Mabry Mill, located at Milepost...

BOB BROWN: My Mother’s Bed

Prowling memories creep into my awareness. Intuitively, these memory fragments seem significant but they remain puzzling pieces belonging to a picture waiting to be...

Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition Praises Youngkin’s Decisive Leadership

Amidst a challenging budgetary landscape, the Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition commends Governor Glenn Youngkin for his thoughtful navigation of Virginia’s fiscal priorities during the...
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City of Roanoke Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Municipal Volunteer Program

The City of Roanoke Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Municipal Volunteer Program As the City of Roanoke gears up to celebrate National Volunteer Week from April 21-27, there's an extra reason to commemorate this year: the 20th anniversary of the Municipal Volunteer Program. Two decades ago, the City launched a formal volunteer program that was centralized in...

Virginians Invited To Celebrate Earth Day at One of Virginia’s 42 State Parks

In recognition of Earth Day, Virginia State Parks are hosting more than 50 events to celebrate and preserve the natural wonders of the commonwealth. From educational programs to hands-on conservation efforts, the parks invite visitors of all ages to join in honoring our planet and taking action for a sustainable future. "We believe that Earth...

Special Saturday Help Offered at Virginia IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers

As the April 15 federal tax filing deadline nears, the Internal Revenue Service has announced it will open its Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) in Roanoke on Saturday, April 13, for face-to-face help. This special help is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., local time.  The offices are located at: 210 1st St. SW, Roanoke, VA 24011 At...
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