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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...

VA Lawmakers Change Medical Cannabis Product Expiration, Workforce Requirements

The General Assembly voted to change the experience requirement for some medical cannabis employees, expand the shelf life of products and add public record...

16.7 Million People Visits Blue Ridge Parkway in 2023

The National Park Service has announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million...

Fralin Institute Digs Into Mysteries of The Brain / Emerging Science Behind Weight-loss Drugs

When the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute was launched, neuroscience was a focus from the outset. In addition to the expertise and passion for brain...

Virginia House / Senate Vote Unanimously For Bills That Tackle Labor Trafficking

Lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to better protect victims of labor trafficking, who account for a large portion of human trafficking cases in Virginia. Del. Mike...

Trump Rallies In Richmond To Boost Virginia’s Super Tuesday Turnout

At 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 2, President Donald Trump held a raucous "Get Out The Vote" (GOTV) rally at the Greater Richmond Convention...

Virginia Resolution Designates International Dark Sky Week in April

Virginia Lawmakers unanimously supported a resolution that encouraged Virginians to “ponder the cosmic eons beyond” and consider the impact of increased light pollution. Del. David...