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August is now well underway, which, of course, means back-to-school time is coming up quickly.

Police chiefs across the Roanoke Valley are joining together for a new campaign called "Locked on Gun Safety."

The app works by offering cash back from in store and online purchases. Users can either scan it at the cash register or upload a receipt.

Starting a new school year can be a little stressful but with your help, children can use this time to build resiliency.

Getting back into the swing of a routine can be hard this time of year.

We checked out the largest retailer, Walmart to see some of their best deals on school supplies to add up extra savings.

One local school system is hoping for another year of increased elementary test scores.

It's almost time to send the kiddos back to school. Each year around this time, parents become painfully aware of how expensive it is to get your star student prepared for the new academic year.

Bedtime stories are a fond memory many of us have from our childhood, and on the same note, it’s a memory many of us want to give our children, as well.

As teachers dismiss classes for the day and high school students flood the hallways, ready to go home, three juniors are set up in the cafeteria, prepared to serve food.

Regardless of the time of year, or how old your kids are, it's important to have a system in place to wind them down at the end of the day.

Have you thought about your reputation today? … Your online reputation, that is?

The value of reading cannot be overstated. No matter how old or young your children are, have you read with them today?

Whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten, or even day care, separating from your child can be tough -- in a lot of cases, tougher on the parents than the kids. Karen Watson, the director of the Vlasic Early Childhood Center, with Cranbrook Schools-Brookside, offered some guidance for parents.