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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...

Helpline Calls Spike With Virginia Gambling Expansion 

More money is being funneled into Virginia’s problem gambling services, but advocates say increased gambling demands more resources for help. Virginia ranked near the bottom...

$90 Million Investment to Launch “Virginia’s Research Triangle” Network Among at UVA, VA Tech and VCU

Governor Youngkin has announced that Virginia will make a significant investment to launch a biotechnology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical manufacturing network to foster collaboration...

Virginia Passenger Rail To Be Transformed In Next Decade 

Virginia will break ground on several long-awaited rail projects next year and has started to announce construction partners. The state's investment in its passenger...

Governor Youngkin Launches “Building Blocks for Virginia Families” Initiative

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia will make a significant investment in early learning and childcare. The Building Blocks for Virginia Families initiative...

VA Tech Mathematician “Future Proofs” Online Security for Looming Quantum Threats

A lone ranger riding off into the sunset might say something sage and vague, such as “a man is only as good as his...

East Roanoke River Greenway Extensions Set to Begin

Route to Run From Highland Road to Explore Park in Roanoke County Roanoke County has announced the start of construction on an approximate 2-mile section...