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The Hokie engineering alum behind Netflix’s ad tech

Like many Hokies, Andrew Merewitz ’12 fell in love with Blacksburg the first time he visited. “It was an immediate, ‘This is it,’” said Merewitz, an engineering leader in advertising technology for...

Military Sexual Misconduct Review Ordered by Youngkin

On Friday, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an Executive Order regarding sexual offenses within Virginia’s military...

Packaging Innovation Takes Center Stage in Roanoke

Virginia Tech hosted the 32nd Members Conference of the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes,...

Youngkin Announces Over $5 Million in Appalachian Regional Commission Grants

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that he is recommending 13 projects for funding by the...

USDA Announces $1 Billion Drought Relief for Virginia Livestock Producers

Virginia cattle farmers affected by prolonged drought in 2023 and 2024 may be eligible to...

“What Goes Up …”

Roanokers enjoyed (and/or suffered through depending on your view) another winter storm this past week (over 10 inches in most places) followed by...

Local Economic Outlook Brings Cautious Optimism

You don’t have to be a TV talking head or an economist to know that nationwide jobs have been harder to come by...

Roanoke’s Kiwanis Club Celebrates 90 Years

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is celebrating 90 years of service to the community.  Kiwanis first started in Detroit in 1915; the Roanoke...

Miss Bonnie’s Cheese Spreads Are a Hit

Looking for something easy, quick and delicious to serve for Superbowl Sunday?  You may not need to look far.  Enter Miss Bonnie’s Gourmet...

X-Country Trek Passes Thru Valley

What would it be like to spend your days traveling along the roadside either riding on horseback or walking with a 60 pound...

Miss Virginia Becomes New Miss America

A local Miss Virginia official just had a feeling about Caressa Cameron, who became Miss America over the weekend. “At Caressa's send-off party,...