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TROUTVILLE, Va., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council certified both of Titan America's plants -- Roanoke Cement Company near Roanoke, VA and the Pennsuco Complex in Medley, FL -- for their "Wildlife At Work" programs last week at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, MD. The prestigious distinction was awarded as a result of each plant's demonstrated commitment towards long-term wildlife habitat enhancement efforts. "I commend the wildlife teams at...

TROUTVILLE, Va., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth of Virginia's tallest bridges -- the Route 460 Connector Phase I located in Buchanan County -- are being constructed this summer using materials mined, manufactured and shipped in the United States by domestic manufacturers, producers and construction contractors. The twin high-level bridges, 1,700 linear feet in length with an additional eight-tenths of a mile stretch of highway, are located over Conaway...

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading design professionals came together earlier this week for the 27th annual By Design conference. By Design was developed by SFCS Architects to provide staff and industry professionals the opportunity to participate and share the latest innovations and research in the field of senior living. The conference was attended by over 250 participants. The highlight of the 2012 Conference included the Third Age Suit. (Photo:...

SALEM, Va., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginians remain relatively optimistic about the future, finds a new survey by The Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR). IPOR surveyed 616 Virginians on their finances, general business conditions now and in the future, their inclination for purchasing durable goods, and their thoughts on prices. The Virginia Index of Current Conditions (VAICC) considers household financial situations compared to the past...

ROANOKE, Va., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors today recognized Roanoke County's Communication and Information Technology team, which earned three prestigious awards in the past three months for the County's newly redesigned interactive website launched last spring. Designed in concert with the government website experts at CivicPlus, a leading developer of community engagement platforms, the County's website (http://www.roanokecountyva.gov) has...

TROUTVILLE, Va., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roanoke Cement Company's Winston-Salem and Castle Hayne terminal sites will be honored this month by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL). The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) acknowledges businesses with exemplary safety and health programs that comply voluntarily with the applicable standards. "I congratulate Roanoke Cement Company on achieving status in the SHARP program," said John R. Bogner,...

ROANOKE, Va., May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Roanoke River, stretching nearly 410 miles from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to North Carolina's Albemarle Sound, was named among the "Top 10" Most Endangered Rivers in the United States by the nationwide advocacy group on the American Rivers Association today. The designation was prompted by a threat posed by the proposal to lift Virginia's 30-year ban on uranium mining with the first uranium mine and mill planned in the Roanoke...

ROANOKE, Va., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridium Inc., the global leader in asset performance management (APM) software and consulting solutions, hosted more than 450 people at the opening reception of Meridium Conference 2011 this evening at the company's newly renovated global headquarters building in downtown Roanoke, Virginia USA. The event featured live music, regional cuisine, and tours of the former warehouse and retail space. Additional Meridium Conference events and sessions...

ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The following non-profit organizations have won grants totaling $25,000 through Cox Charities -- the philanthropic arm of Cox Communications: (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110131/PH38687 ) Apple Ridge FarmChip Health Investment Partnership (CHIP)Smart Beginnings of Roanoke Valley A formal grant presentation ceremony was held January 27 at the Cox Communications headquarters in Roanoke. "Cox values the work of the service...

ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Business and the Roanoke Times will gather the region's key business and workforce development leaders on January 26 to talk about 2011 job growth forecasts for the Roanoke Valley region. This symposium is part of the Cox Business "Executive Discussion Series." The session will take place on Wednesday, January 26 and will be held at the Hotel Roanoke, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Admission to the Executive Discussion Series is free-of-charge,...