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Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant Supports Soil Health Across Virginia

Soil represents far more than mere ground beneath your feet. It’s the foundation of all food production and habitats for many. It’s a building block...

NASA funded Research at VA Tech Paves Way for Safe Autonomous Aircraft Operations

It may be years before we see large passenger or cargo aircraft in operation without a human pilot. In order to safely and successfully...

Warmer Weather Brings Backlog of Road Projects to Blue Ridge Parkway

As summer months draw travelers to the Blue Ridge Parkway, visitors are reminded to plan ahead and stay informed about ongoing road construction projects...

The 80th Anniversary of D-Day and Roosevelt’s Historical Prayer

In our age of moral confusion where seemingly every value is disputed, WWII and the epic struggle of D-Day is one of the last...

Is It Safe to Buy From A Farmers Market? Experts Say Yes / Explain Why

Shopping at a neighborhood farmer’s market boosts the local economy, helps protect the environment, and provides healthy, fresh foods to consumers, says Virginia Tech...

AAA Survey: Is the Electric Vehicle Hype Over?

interest in EVs declining as Americans turn their attention to hybrids The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a...