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Youngkin Announces $15.5 Million in Land Conservation Grants

On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced $15.5 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) funding to conserve 8,606 acres around the Commonwealth. The 28 projects receiving grant awards for fiscal...

Gov. Youngkin Blasts Attorney General-Elect Jones For “Abhorrent” Texts

On November 5, Gov. Youngkin was taking questions from reporters following the Democrat-sweep election. Reporter: "So...

SHOCK POLL: Only 46% Virginians Found Jay Jones’ Violent Texts “Disqualifying”

Fewer than half of Virginia voters interviewed — 46% — found Jay Jones' violent texts "disqualifying" for...

Youngkin Issues Executive Order to Reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in Virginia Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order (EO) 55 to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in...

GOP Ticket Rallies Roanoke: “This Is Our Patrick Henry Moment”

On Monday, November 3, the statewide GOP ticket held a spirited rally at the Shenandoah...

“Paws For a Cure” Precursor to Komen Race

Humans and dogs put their best foot and paw forward Saturday for the first “Paws for a Cure” fundraiser at Reserve Avenue Park...

“Doggy Bone Hunt” Kicks off Spring at Dog Park

Children and dogs celebrated the first day of spring at Highland Park in Roanoke with an Easter Egg hunt and a Doggy Bone...

Tea Tavern is Best Kept Secret in Botetourt County

The aroma of freshly baked scones greeted visitors to the White Oak Tea Tavern in Troutville on a recent Saturday.  The scones were...

Running for the Celts

Shamrock Hill Distance Run leaders break away from the pack at the start of the 5K race last Saturday.  More than 400 runners...

Rescue Mission Hails Volunteers

Any organization that depends on volunteers is likely to show its appreciation for them and the Rescue Mission is no exception. A recent Sunday—Valentine’s...

Serious Issues Mix With Lighter Moments at Forum

About 100 people were in attendance at the Roanoke City “candidate forum” held in the Fellowship Hall of Christ Lutheran Church last Thursday...
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