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Elevate Roanoke County 2026

Elevate Roanoke County is the Economic Development Department's strategic plan and they want to hear your input. There are 2 upcoming community meetings that allow citizens to see the plan and provide feedback. 

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New Vaccination Clinic Opens at Valley View Mall

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 officials from the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Di...

Catawba Greenway - An Economic Development Perspective

The Catawba Greenway that just opened located at Virginia Tech's Catawba Sustainability Center is also a partnership with Virginia Tech to drive economic development in the Catawba Valley. We speak with Adam Taylor and Guru Ghosh of Virginia Tech...

Welcome to Roanoke Art Exhibit

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 Arts and Culture Coordinator Douglas Jackson about how this project cam...

Roanoke County Schools Focus on Teen Mental Health

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, adolescent responses to stress, and ris...

Roanoke Parks Investments

Michael Clark joins us to speak about park infrastructure improvements that are needed in various locations in Roanoke's Parks. In this segment of Inside Roanoke, he explains how the Parks and Recreation Department plans to spend $2.3 million to ...

Carilion Children's Tanglewood Center

The Carilion Children's Tanglewood center is now open. We spoke with Dr. Donald Kees MD to learn more about the advantages of this new location and some of the special features inside.

Roanoke to Expand Language Access for Residents

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 lang...

Downtown Roanoke Events

Many of your favorite fall and winter events are returning this year after having to be canceled or held in a different capacity in 2020. Find out which ones return in this segment from Inside Roanoke. 

Catawba Greenway Opens New Appalachian Trail Connection

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 an alternative l...

2021 Roanoke County Registered Apprenticeship Recongition

On Thursday, September 16, 2021 several students were accepted into this year's registered apprenticeship program. Learn more about how this program benefits both students and local businesses by securing early job skills training.

Blue Ridge Nightmares - Safety Video

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.

Regional Fire Chiefs Share Urgent COVID Message

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 to keep your friends and fa...

Bank On Roanoke Valley Offers Financial Wellness Series Starting October 26

Cyclocross Returns to Fallon Park - GoCross 2021

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. Thanks to Roanoke Outside and Visit Virg...

Ferguson Fitness Thrives at New River's Edge Location

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...

Roanoke County 200 Plan - Community Meeting Dates

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

Hollins Park Trail Ribbon Cutting

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 and maintaining ou...

Virginia's Blue Ridge #Trailsetter: Salem Red Sox

Be a #Trailsetter in Virginia's Blue Ridge with the Salem Red Sox. Host Antoine Terrell introduces us to the general manager of the Salem Red Sox as well as some important crew members on what it takes to put on an exci...

Platform Camping at Explore Park

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 and an exciting tree top ...

Roanoke Welcoming Week Kickoff Event

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.

City of Roanoke to Update Zoning Ordinance in October

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. The public is invited to provide feedback on ...

Bank of Botetourt Opens New Vinton Location

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.

Roanoke Sheriff's Office Now Hiring Deputies

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 ...

Agenacare Uses Gauntlet Award to Develop Business

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.

Vinton Public Works Featured on Civic Service

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.

How to Stand Up Paddleboard

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.

Roanoke County's 200 Plan Now Underway

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.

New Cafe Offers Coffee with a Mediterranean Flare

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.

Belmont-Fallon Neighborhoods Targeted for HUD Improvements

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 can get involved in the p...

Storytimes Are Back at Roanoke Public Libraries

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 new feed and read programs times for the fall and a diaper...

Inspired to Enhance Salon Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

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.

Mountain Bike Trail Development in Virginia's Blue Ridge

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,...

State of the City Address 2021: Roanoke, VA

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.

Roanoke K9 Hero Survives Dangerous Encounter

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. These officers are grateful to the tremendous community...

Blueways - Roanoke Outside Campfire Chat

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...

Appalachian Trail - Roanoke Outside Campfire Chat

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 the ongoing e...

Greenways - Roanoke Outside Campfire Chat

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 what’...