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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...

Southwest County Debate Focused on Rec Center, Crime and Funds

Roanoke County Supervisor (Windsor Hills district) Joe McNamara and challenger Ed Elswick squared off in a debate at the Bent Mountain Fire Station...

VT Carilion School of Medicine Program Granted Accreditation

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has announced that the school's educational program leading to the doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree has...

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Brand Inspires Participation with “If Not Me, Then Who?”

E. Cabell Brand has been called many things: Chairman of the Cabell Brand Center, international development consultant and social activist, creator of TAP...

Roanoke Pooches Unleashed: Long-Awaited Dog Park Opens In City

A portion of Highland Park is now “going to the dogs” after Roanoke officials and residents dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park...

Flora Seeks Another Term

For a fourth and likely last time, Richard Flora expects to represent the Hollins District on the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors. So far,...
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