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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...

Mack Trucks to Expand in Roanoke County

The company to will invest $14.5 million in Roanoke County operation to increase capacity for medium-duty truck line and emerging electric truck line, creating...

VA House Advances Bill to Ensure State Minimum Wage for Migrant Workers

Lawmakers were split over a House bill to guarantee a state minimum wage for thousands of Virginia farm and migrant workers, with debate around the housing...

Is Roanoke Fudging Its Murder Count To Downplay Crisis / Avoid Bad PR?

To some, the question "What was the murder rate in Roanoke City for 2023?" may seem clear-cut. However, based on responses from some City...

SHOCK POLL: Biden vs. Trump Within Margin Of Error in Virginia

Due to our natural traditionalism and a large military population, Virginia has long trended conservative politically. For over 100 years from before the Civil...

“Absolutely Unconscionable” / Explicit Library Content Targeting Minors Roils Botetourt

Think "Botetourt County," and many envisage scenic landscapes, historic towns, the James River, hardworking farmers and peaceful neighborhoods.... However, under that calm exterior a...

Virginia Lawmakers / Education Coalition Advocate for Increased Teacher Pay

Virginia lawmakers and an education coalition hosted a press conference to highlight legislative priorities, including teacher compensation. Several bills to improve teacher pay are...