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Jim and Augustine Smith. Photo courtesy of the Smiths.
Feb 9, 2026

Couple donates $20M for Virginia Tech medical scholarships

A $20M gift to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will fund in-state scholarships and help address Virginia’s doctor shortage.

Vinton Town Manager Pete Peters at Extended Stay America Premier Suites site Photo by Natalee Waters
Feb 1, 2026

Roanoke Valley confronts hotel room shortage

As a trio of hotels shuttered in the city over the past several years, the number of rooms available in Roanoke to travelers has shrunk. Two hotels — the Blue Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, which closed in late 2019, and a Days Inn that shuttered in 2022 — were replaced by multifamily developments. And […]

Gateway Crossing site . Map courtesy Botetourt County
Jan 30, 2026

As Costco rumors swirl, Botetourt OKs agreement

Costco rumors grow after Botetourt County approved an agreement for a national destination retailer near Interstate 81 in Daleville.

Springs Nursing & Rehab in Hot Springs. Photo courtesy Larry H. Miller Senior Health
Jan 13, 2026

Six nursing facilities in western Virginia apparently sold to California investor

CareTrust REIT appears to have acquired six skilled nursing facilities in western Virginia for about $142 million.

Photo courtesy Cornerstone Building Brands
Dec 5, 2025

Manufacturer to invest $4.9M in Franklin County expansion

Cornerstone Building Brands will invest $4.9M to expand its Franklin County manufacturing campus, adding 50 jobs and boosting capacity.

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Dec 2, 2025

Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm

Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.

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Nov 12, 2025

Brown Edwards acquires Virginia Beach-based accounting firm

Roanoke accounting and advisory firm Brown Edwards announced last week that it has acquired Virginia Beach-based DesRoches & Co.

Roanoke remembers Hurricane Juan’s 1985 toll
Nov 2, 2025

Roanoke remembers Hurricane Juan’s 1985 toll

Forty years ago, remnants of Hurricane Juan dumped buckets of rain on the Roanoke Valley for days. Then, on Election Day, the area received 6.6 inches over a few hours. The Roanoke River rose to more than 23 feet. The 1985 flood claimed 10 lives in the valley. An economic price was also paid. “In […]

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Nov 2, 2025

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PRINCIPAL AND CHAIR WOODS ROGERS ROANOKE

NANCY HOWELL AGEE
Nov 2, 2025

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CEO EMERITUS CARILION CLINIC ROANOKE

Paul Phillips will retire from Freedom First at the end of 2026. Photo courtesy Freedom First Credit Union
Oct 29, 2025

Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026

Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.

L to R: Tony Seupaul, Steve Arner and Nicholas Taubman. Photo courtesy Carilion Clinic
Oct 28, 2025

Carilion exceeds $100M fundraising goal for cancer center

Carilion Clinic surpasses $105M for its Roanoke cancer center and launches a new $50M proton therapy campaign.

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