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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...

Historic Gift From Life Ring Foundation Marks Critical Beginning For New Pediatric Cancer Unit

$2 million dollar pledge from local nonprofit marks a milestone in its Fighting Children's Cancer in Southwest Virginia. The Life Ring Foundation has announced a...

“Manipulated, Unheard, And Emotionally Blackmailed”–Roanoke College Women Swimmers Blast School Administration, NCAA (Part 1)

At noon on Thursday, October 5, the Hotel Roanoke's Washington Lecture Hall was the scene of a press conference featuring ten members of the...

 Oh, Deer, That’s Big Bucks! Deer Strike Costs Jump More Than 40% In 5 Years

Average Animal Strike in Virginia Costs More than $5,500 This is the time of year when drivers are most likely to strike a deer, which...

Virginia Puts Millions Toward Support Staff as Schools Struggle to Find Teachers

Virginia schools will be able to hire more support staff positions, something educators say is desperately needed amid a continued teacher shortage. State lawmakers last...

Recreational Trails Grant Awarded to Roanoke Parks and Rec for Trailhead Reconstruction at Carvins Cove

The City of Roanoke has announced that the Parks and Recreation department has received a $250,000 grant to fund trailhead reconstruction at Carvins Cove...

Virginia State Budget Emphasizes Youth Mental Health / Community-based Care

The recently finalized Virginia budget makes significant investments in mental health services across the state, according to mental health advocates. Many components of the...