London Paige is a student with a mission. She is looking to change the world, starting with her Roanoke community. “I really love being in this community and putting myself out there,” says London....

Looking back, 1914 was a year of many changes and moments that would affect the world. In 1914, the First World War began, Ford Motor Company announced an eight-hour workday, the first stone to build the Lincoln...

Immigration has always been an essential part of the character of Roanoke. Our diversity is our greatest strength, and we see evidence of this all around us – in our enjoyment of Local Colors and various...

It’s November, which means it is election month, and with 2020 right around the corner, it is time to start talking about voting. And no, not just the presidential election, I mean truly voting, and that...

There are just five rules that artists must follow: No longer than 5 minutes on the mic. Original content only. No heckling. Adhere to non-judgmental environment  No cell phones These...

This year, Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. is proposing an ordinance to move the mayoral and city council elections to November from May. He expressed several reasons, but the main reason is that historically voter...