Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission

In 1968, the Commonwealth passed the Regional Cooperation Act. The bill divided Virginia into 21 official planning districts and encouraged the local governments in each one to form a Planning District Commission.
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How to keep a best kept secret.

Recently, a local lifestyle magazine featured Dr. Ed Murphy on its cover with the question, “Can he save this valley?” It’s not the first time that Roanoke has pondered how its largest employer will protect our fate.
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What if everyone who left the valley gave an exit interview?

If you’ve ever participated in an exit interview, you probably remember being torn between guarded politeness and absolute honesty. You could say it was a pleasure working for the company and excuse yourself. Or…
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