The Virginia Department of Health has just opened a vaccination site at Valley View Mall, offering shots and boosters six days a week from 10 AM to 8 PM. Get a behind the scenes look and find out how it happened... Read on...
In honor of Welcoming Week, the City of Roanoke launched a new art exhibit on the 4th floor of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. In this segment from Inside Roanoke, we talk with Douglas Jackson about how this project came to be... Read on...
Did you know 1 in 5 children ages 13-18 have or will have a serious mental illness? Roanoke County Public Schools recently offered a clinic to help parents learn about the signs and symptoms or mental health issues... Read on...
Roanoke City Parks and Recreation will invest $2.3 million in parks infrastructure improvements. Find out what that money is going toward in this segment from Inside Roanoke. Read on...
Carilion Children's Tanglewood Center brings a bright, modern medical facility to Roanoke County. Learn about the features of the new building in this segment of Roanoke County Business Partners. Read on...
The City of Roanoke is implementing a new program to expand access to interpreters for residents receiving city services. In this segment from Inside Roanoke, we get a preview of new site specific kiosks and apps which will include over 280 different... Read on...
Roanoke County celebrated the opening of a new hiking trail on Thursday, September 30, 2021. This 2.9 mile natural surface looped trail system begins at the Catawba Sustainability Center, providing for passive recreation opportunities and a link.... Read on...
A new Halloween attraction is coming to Roanoke, including Hollywood level artistry and special effects. RVTV helped create a safety and rules video for the event, supporting Center in the Square... Read on...
COVID cases in our region are extremely high. This message from local Fire-EMS professionals reminds you to get vaccinated, avoid emergency room visits for non-life threatening situations, and to wear a mask and social distance... Read on...
Bank On Roanoke Valley will be hosting a new Financial Wellness Series beginning in October 26. This workshop presented by the City of Roanoke rewards participant commitment through perks that are tailored to each participant’s self-identified goals.... Read on...
What is Cyclocross bike racing, and why is it thriving in Roanoke, Virginia? Get an inside look at the race with this year's organizers and participants. Plus awesome racing and drone footage of the event. Read on...
Ferguson Fitness focuses on movement and a personal approach to meeting your fitness goals. In this segment of BizRoanoke, we see how they're making an impact in their new location at the Varisty Storage building near River's Edge Sports Complex. Read on...
Don't miss your opportunity to weigh in on Roanoke County's 200 Plan! Meetings are going on now through November in each magisterial district. Learn more at https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/200Plan Read on...
Roanoke County celebrated the opening of a newly paved trail at Hollins Park on Wednesday, September 15. Driven by citizen feedback from community stakeholders, this project is an example of the County's commitment to improving... Read on...
Blue Mountain Adventures offers a unique camping experience at Roanoke County's Explore Park. In this GEAR UP segment from Roanoke outside, we take a look at several elevated campsites which offer spectacular river views... Read on...
On Friday, September 10 the City of Roanoke kicked off Welcoming Week with the dedication of a new community-based exhibit by the Roanoke Arts Commission, right outside of the council chambers on the 4th floor of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building. Read on...
As part of the comprehensive City Plan 2040, the Roanoke City Council will consider three zoning ordinance changes prior to presentation to the Planning Commission on October 11 and City Council on October 18. Public feedback now underway... Read on...
A new banking option has arrived in downtown Vinton. In this segment of Roanoke County Business Partners, we check out the ribbon cutting of a new Bank of Botetourt location and get a behind the scenes look. Read on...
Do you want to be more? The City of Roanoke Sheriff's Office is hiring deputies with a starting salary of $40k per year plus starting bonuses for VA certified correctional officers. Get a behind the scenes look in this recruitment video produced by RVTV. Read on...
In this segment from Roanoke County Business Partners, learn how local home health care business Agenacare is thriving in Roanoke County. The business received an extra boost as a 2021 Gauntlet Award Winner. Read on...
The Vinton Public Works Department keeps the town's roads, water and public infrastructure running smoothly. In this episode of Civic Service, we go behind the scenes as a skilled crew works to replace a stormwater drain. Read on...
Welcome to SUP for beginners! In this GearUp segment from Roanoke Outside, we travel to Carvins Cove and get a tutorial on how to paddleboard from the pros at Roanoke Parks and Recreation. Read on...
Help shape the future of Roanoke County by attending public input sessions this fall. This video examines different areas of the long range planning effort. Read on...
Cello Coffee House and Cafe is now open in downtown Roanoke, next to Nawab. Featuring international dishes from the Mediterranean to the Middle East, they're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Read on...
The Belmont-Fallon neighborhood of Roanoke has been selected as a target area for HUD improvements and targeted funding over the next few years! In this segment from Inside Roanoke, learn why the area was chosen and how residents... Read on...
Storytimes are back this fall at Roanoke Public Libraries! In this segment of Inside Roanoke, find out where you can enjoy these activities with your preschooler. Also in this segment, learn about feed and read programs and a diaper bank... Read on...
A local salon opened this July at a new location inside Valley View Mall. Learn more about how this business grew and expanded in this segment from BizRoanoke. Read on...
Virginia’s Blue Ridge is truly America’s East Coast mountain biking capital. In this Roanoke Outside campfire chat, we talk with Stuart Lamanna, president of Blue Ridge Offroad Cyclists about what makes this region so unique... Read on...
Roanoke Mayor Sherman P. Lea presented the annual State of the City Address at 8:00 AM on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce with support from Appalachian Power and other sponsors. Read on...
On July 24, Roanoke Police K9 Loki and his partner Sgt. Thompson were involved in a dangerous incident in the line of duty. The dog survived thanks to his training specialized equipment from K9Storm.... Read on...
Our region’s rivers were long overlooked as a recreational resource, but new cooperative efforts are changing that mindset. The Roanoke River Blueway was recently ranked one of the top urban waterways in the nation by USA Today. In this campfire chat... Read on...
Our region is one of the most popular sections of the Appalachian Trail thanks to stunning vistas, easy access and proximity to a large metro area. In this campfire chat, we talk with Andrew Downs from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy about... Read on...
Regional Greenways Coordinator Liz Belcher just retired after over 25 years building trails. In this campfire chat presented by Roanoke Outside, we look back at her legacy, learn how greenways are built, their community impact, and preview... Read on...
Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV) is your home for LIVE government meetings, municipal programming, educational programming and signature regional shows. We're a community media station serving the City of Roanoke, the County of Roanoke, the Town of Vinton, and their respective school systems. Stream RVTV online or watch us on Cox Cable Channel 3. The calendar below shows runtimes for our longform regular series. Outside of these times we broadcast shortform videos (see our Youtube feed) and informational billboard messages on behalf of the governments we serve.
