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Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Innovation Spurs Research Growth at VA Tech

Virginia Tech reported a record $419 million in extramural research expenditures for fiscal year 2023, surpassing the university’s strategic plan goal of $410 million two years earlier than planned.This...

Pairing Shelter Dogs Gets ‘Pawsitive’ Results

Shelter dogs awaiting adoption fare better with a canine companion than when they’re housed alone,...

VT Research Details Economic / Nutritional Impact of Global Recreational Inland Fishing

It is a sight of summer: Along the banks of rivers and streams throughout Virginia,...

Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Opens $13.5 Million Grant Round

The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for $13.5 million in land conservation...

VTC Researcher Helps Discover Underlying Mechanisms Behind Regular Exercise Benefits

We all know exercise is good.It helps improve overall health and prevent disease. But the...

Roanoke Teen Takes Home 2016 Masters Chipping Championship at Augusta National

Defending champion Jordan Spieth will be at this year's Masters Golf Tournament - and so will Bubba Watson, Jason Day and Phil Mickelson. Add to...

Goodlatte Condemns City Council Candidates for Sanctuary City Stand While McAuliffe Vetoes Immigration Bill

Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after all six Roanoke City Council candidates expressed initial support...

Blue Ridge Literacy To Adopt Roanoke Valley Reads 

Blue Ridge Literacy (BRL) will adopt Roanoke Valley Reads (RVR).  BRL, whose mission is to support achievement of life goals by providing opportunities to...

City Invites Public Input for Updating Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Policy

Roanoke city’s Planning, Building, and Development Department is working with a consultant to revise its Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Policy, and to draft changes to...

VCE Celebrates Volunteer Service In Apriil

The Virginia Cooperative Extension will celebrate the volunteers who improve the lives of Roanoke area residents during National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, 2016, a...

In the Midst of Tragdey Family Asks for Help to Raise Funds for Friends

Tom and Lindsay McKinnon, who tragically lost their two children in a house fire last week, have provided this tribute for Christy and Zak Montoya...