While some people try to struggle to stay cool in this extreme heat, some local businesses are booming.

The rising Hidden Valley junior is the reigning Class 3 Volleyball Player of the Year.

Roanoke school leaders are urging parents to have serious discussions with their kids after a threatening message was found on Tuesday.

From preschool to Hidden Valley High School, they were lifelong friends — but Jessica Dickson’s life ended too soon.

What started as a Facebook group for parents to talk about masks in schools, evolved into a grassroots effort to say "thank you."

Over 60 local golfers making up 13 area high schools converged on Botetourt Golf and Swim Club for the event that's been around for four decades.

The Titans remain unbeaten on the season with a win over fellow County rivals Terriers of William Byrd.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – They certainly are the mighty, mighty Titans! Roanoke County’s Hidden Valley High School is among the 367 schools across the nation named Thursday to the list of 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. “I’m extremely proud of the staff and students at Hidden Valley High School. Their commitment to engaging and purposeful learning is shown by this recognition,” said Roanoke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely. “Hidden Valley is just one more example of how we are working in Roanoke County to encourage deeper learning so that our students become opportunity ready.”The Roanoke County high school was nominated in the exemplary high-performing schools category.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. Election changes are coming to Roanoke County because of the coronavirus. The Hollins magisterial district voters normally vote at:Summerdean Church of the BrethrenBurlington Elementary SchoolMountain View Elementary SchoolLife ChurchBonsack Baptist ChurchHollins LibraryThe Hollins magisterial district voters will now vote in the Mountain View Elementary School gymnasium at 5901 Plantation Circle. The Vinton magisterial district voters normally vote at:William Byrd Middle SchoolBonsack Elementary SchoolVinton Baptist ChurchCharles R. Hill Senior CenterWilliam Byrd High SchoolMount Pleasant Elementary SchoolThe Vinton magisterial district voters will now vote in the William Byrd High School cafeteria at 2902 Washington Avenue. The Cave Spring magisterial district voters normally vote at:Penn Forest Elementary SchoolPenn Forest Worship CenterChurch of the Holy SpiritGreen Valley Elementary SchoolClearbrook Elementary SchoolThe Brambleton Center Room 1/Gym (Right Side)South County LibraryThe Cave Spring magisterial district voters will vote in the Hidden Valley High School auxiliary gym at 5000 Titan Trail on June 23rd. Election officials said voters who do not want to vote in person on June 23 are strongly encouraged to vote absentee.