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What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come together to make game day...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Master Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Across Virginia

Two decades after its start, the Virginia Master Naturalist program continues to empower volunteers to...

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that...

Virginia War Memorial Seeks Applicants For 2025 Marocchi Scholarship

(Richmond) The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond is seeking applicants for its RADM Marocchi Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to Virginia...

Virginia DMV Warns Customers of Toll Charge Text Scam

RICHMOND – Did you get a text about an overdue toll charge? It’s likely a scam. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting...

Backpack Run Returns to Green Hill Park for Its 12th Year

ROANOKE – The Backpack Run, presented by the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation is back for the 12th year! This year’s Backpack Run offers...

Hollins Celebrate First-Ever National Women’s Colleges and Universities Day,

(March 3, 2025, Roanoke, Va.): In March 2024, Congress officially designated March 5, 2025, as National Women’s Colleges and Universities Day—a moment to celebrate...

Ira Blader among 65 fellows elected to American Academy of Microbiology

The American Academy of Microbiology has elected Ira Blader, head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, to...

Applicants Wanted for Two Upcoming School Board Vacancies

Time is running out to apply for two upcoming vacancies on the Roanoke City School Board. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 10,...