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VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition highlighting the university’s sustained, institutionwide commitment to building trusted, reciprocal partnerships that address...

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...

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...

Anthem and Carilion Clinic Reach New Multi-Year Agreement

Carilion Clinic and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia have signed a new multiyear agreement with the health system’s hospitals, facilities, and...

Student’s Sign Language Journey Fosters Meaningful Connection With Toddler

With his stuffed fox toy in tow, 2-year-old Bennett eagerly bounced through the classroom, inspecting it as he went along. Art projects adorned the walls...

Virginia’s First High School For Adults Approved For Roanoke

In a monumental step forward for Virginia adults lacking a high school diploma, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys announced approval from the Virginia Department...

Governor Youngkin Approves House Passage of Sports Authority Legislation

 Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement after the passage of House Bill 1514, introduced by Delegate Luke Torian. “I'm encouraged by the continued bipartisan...

Lawmakers Advance Bill to Teach High School Students How to Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Bills to help educate juveniles and prevent fatal overdoses amid the opioid epidemic have advanced in the General Assembly.  The bipartisan measure Senate Bill 726...

VA Tech Expert Details Hidden Dangers of Chocolate and Candy to Your Pet’s Health

As Valentine's Day approaches (or most any day for many : )), you may be planning to enjoy some chocolates and candies. While these...