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Blue Ridge Parkway Remains Closed Throughout Virginia and North Carolina
The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia remains closed as crews continue their assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene. To assist with...
Congress Debates Problem Gambling As Sports Bettors Trend Younger
Football season has kicked off and stretches from September to February. The sport is forecasted...
VA Tech Report: Agricultural Productivity Falls Short of Meeting Global Demands
Report emphasizes the critical need to bridge the “valley of death”
A dramatic slowdown in agricultural...
Roanoke Police Department Unveils New Downtown Safety and Visibility Enhancement Plan
As Released by RPD:The following plan was developed in response to growing concerns from our...
Hurricane Helene Recovery: Regional Ways to Get Help / Give Back
Recovery efforts are underway following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. For Hokies in need of...
VA School Board To Pay $575K / Change Policies to End Landmark Gender Identity Case
Successful conclusion for instructor comes after VA Supreme Court reinstates caseTo settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a former Virginia...
VA Department of Forestry To Hold Invasive Pear Tree Exchange
Virginians can remove their Callery pears and get free native trees The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is partnering with the City of Blacksburg to...
Future Vision Shaping Up for Virginia Tech in The D.C. Area
Serving as a catalyst for innovation and gateway to new opportunities, Virginia Tech’s growing presence in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area was the...
Youngkin Signs Legislation to Strengthen Virginia’s Commitment to Veterans / Military Personnel and Families
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 20 bipartisan bills to support Virginia’s military and veteran community and their families. This package of bills improves access to...
Two Virginia Tech Students Named 2024 Astronaut Scholars
College of Science students Chloe Nyhart and Stephen Argauer earned spots in the highly competitive 2024 class of Astronaut Scholars.
Growing up, Chloe Nyhart witnessed...
VA Tech / Children’s National Hospital / Industry Experts Explore Impact of AI on Health Care
Leaders discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in pediatric care and the power of strategic collaborations.
Thought leaders from academia and medical practice explored...