The city joins six other Virginia localities in scoring 100 on the Municipal Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign.

Roanoke police created the role in part to improve the city's score on a measure indicating how LGBTQ-friendly a locality is.

Drag performances have become increasingly common in Roanoke and beyond, with performances at breweries, coffee shops and hip new restaurants.

If the past is any guide, school districts may largely ignore aspects of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policy.

While Roanoke has made strides since 2018, the City has remained in last place among Virginia peers on an LGBTQ-friendly score.

A new nonprofit aims to unify the region’s LGBTQ community through year-round Pride festivities and educational programs.

Did you know Roanoke was once home to five gay bars and clubs in the late 1970s?