Joe Dashiell
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Roanoke, VA, United States
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Veteran journalist Dan Smith releases second novel, ‘NEWS!’
Dan Smith has had a long and distinguished career as a journalist. And he draws on that experience in his second novel ‘News!’. → Read More
Senator Kaine meets with business leaders in Danville
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine visited Danville’s River District Friday to hear from a cross-section of the region’s employers. → Read More
Danville School Board advancing major improvements
The $140 million package includes projects district-wide. → Read More
Big Spring Mill to close in August
After 172 years, Big Spring Mill in Elliston will close in August. → Read More
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross to join national series
Roanoke is building its reputation as a center for cycling events. And now, the annual Cyclocross race in Fallon Park will have a national profile. → Read More
2022 racing season opens at Colonial Downs
The horses are running at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County. The 2022 season opened Monday afternoon. → Read More
Virginia’s first full-service casino opens in Bristol
It was a big day in Bristol, Virginia as the state’s first full-service casino opened its doors. → Read More
Transportation officials provide update on I-81 improvements
Improvements to Interstate 81 are accelerating three years after the General Assembly approved a new funding stream for the highway. → Read More
Roanoke Valley SPCA holds retirement “pawty”
The Roanoke Valley SPCA honored a long-time staffer with a retirement “pawty” Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
American Cider Association launches Virginia Cider Trail
There are more than 50 cideries in the Commonwealth, and this week, the American Cider Association debuted the new digital Virginia Cider Trail. → Read More
Governor proposes 38 budget amendments, including gas tax holiday
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is expected to offer amendments to the budget bills lawmakers approved last month, including another shot at passing a gas tax holiday. → Read More
Virginia Tech partnership with Boeing Company expands
The partnership between Virginia Tech and the Boeing Company continues to grow. During a news conference Monday morning, Boeing said it will establish a new veterans transition center there. → Read More
450 receive diplomas during Patrick Henry High School commencement ceremony
450 graduating seniors from Roanoke's Patrick Henry High School received their diplomas Thursday at the Berglund Center. → Read More
Roanoke to develop new master plan for Evans Spring property
City officials insist they want neighbors of the Evans Spring property to be involved from the start. → Read More
Roanoke County partnership brings broadband to homes on Bent Mountain
A public-private partnership between Roanoke County and Cox Communications is bringing broadband services to hundreds of homes. → Read More
No signs of recession yet economist says, but uncertainty, inflation fears linger
Economist Chris Chmura says she sees no signs of recession anytime soon, but inflation fears will linger. → Read More
Virginia lawmakers approve state budget
Virginia lawmakers ended their standoff on the state budget Wednesday, approving a two-year spending plan. → Read More
Roanoke gun buyback event scheduled in June
The groups that organized a gun buyback event in Roanoke last summer say they plan to do it again next month. → Read More
T-Rex Trail opens Saturday at Explore Park
The T-Rex Trail at Explore Park features 18 animatronic dinosaurs. It opens May 28. → Read More
Good wins 5th District Republican nomination
More than 1,000 delegates were expected for the nominating convention at Hampden-Sydney College. → Read More