Early voting in Roanoke City starts Friday, allowing residents to vote without needing an excuse, aiming to reduce election day lines and increase convenience.

A Roanoke nonprofit is teaming up with Virginia is for Lovers to encourage more Black people to travel across the commonwealth.

There is nothing bland at all about Bland County in the fall. Here are five suggestions to spend an unforgettable day in Bland County. Bland County is one of the many communities that sits along the Appalachian Trail. Try the Federico Morini Signature Road Cycling Trail. The Federico Morini Signature Road Cycling Trail can be a paradise for both serious and casual cyclists alike.

ROANOKE, Va. - The 168th Virginia "Love" sign was unveiled Saturday for the 50th anniversary of the slogan "Virginia is for Lovers." Families enjoyed live music by the band Fuzzy Logic while looking at the new designs at the Dog Bowl in Roanoke. Each love sign is unique. The one unveiled Saturday one was made by black dog salvage from salvaged parts from their explorations. The "O' is a rainbow wheel for equal love.

ROANOKE, Va.- - Black Dog Salvage is known for restoring furniture but the team is also getting into the music business. The group is opening a one-of-a-kind music venue and event space called The Dog Bowl. The spot will be on the strip of land between Black Dog and the Roanoke River Greenway. "It's big, we do everything big at Black Dog and this is no exception. Virginia is for lovers and we love Virginia," said Mike Whiteside, CEO, and Founder of Black Dog Salvage.