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Glenvar Village endorsed by planning commission

GLENVAR – Someday soon, people traveling on West Main Street will be going through Glenvar Village. And unlike today when much of the area is a hodgepodge of industries and vacant buildings, they will be able to tell they are in it. There are plans for signs saying “Welcome to the Village of Glenvar”... »

Library gets a farewell – for now

ROANOKE COUNTY - It was a slightly bittersweet morning when members of the Glenvar community came together with library staff and officials on Sept. 29 to bid farewell to the Glenvar Library. At the ceremony, library officials and members of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors recognized the branch’s service to the community. Built in... »

Glenvar residents consider plans for community’s future

GLENVAR – Anna Oyler and neighbor Lenore Kessel looked closely at orange, purple and yellow splotches on a map showing ideas of what the Glenvar Community could look like in the next 20 years. “We’re interested because we live right here,” said Oyler, pointing out Broadview Subdivision near Dixie Caverns off West Main Street.... »

Rt. 460-11 widening promises to ease congestion

GLENVAR – Western Roanoke County will have a welcoming gateway by the time the U.S. 460-11 widening project is completed in about 1-1/2 years. That’s what Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman Butch Church is looking forward to. Church voiced those sentiments at the official groundbreaking for the project Nov. 17, held in front... »