Partners from across the Roanoke Valley joined today to unveil the Roanoke Canal Trail bike loaner program.
Three years of work and research will be unveiled Saturday as the Roanoke Valley honors the legacy of the Underground Railroad.
The Roanoke Canal Trail has officially been designated as part of the National Park Service's Network to Freedom, signifying it as part of the Underground Railroad.
The Roanoke Canal Trail was officially recognized as the best greenway in the state today following the running of the half-marathon named in its honor.
Not only will winners in the Roanoke Canal Trail Half-Marathon be lauded Saturday, the city will be recognized for its landslide victory in the North Carolina Great Places contest.
The Roanoke Rapids Recreation Advisory Committee today discussed plans for the upcoming Roanoke Canal Trail Half-Marathon and plans for the proposed skateboard and BMX park.
Roanoke Rapids leaders attended the North Carolina League of Municipalities Annual Town Hall Day last Wednesday.
The first formal recognition of the Roanoke Canal Trail's victory in last month's Great Places in North Carolina Best Greenway Division will be next week in Raleigh.
The Roanoke Canal ended the evening as the top vote-getter in the best Greenway division of the North Carolina Great Places contest.