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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...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Releases Two Red-shouldered Hawks

On Thursday August 18th the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center released Two Red-Shouldered Hawks at the Merriman Soccer Complex. The two Red-shouldered hawks first arrived...

Will Washington & Lee University Wall Off Historic Site?

Virginia, known as "The Cradle of Presidents," has held an important and honored place in American history. For example, due to British explorers founding...

AG Miyares and 57 Southwest VA Officials Urge Congressional Leaders Not to Cut Drug Task Force Funding

Attorney General Miyares  has sent a letter to Senator Kaine, Senator Warner, Congresswoman Wexton and Congressman Cline, urging them not to cut funding for...

DMV Launches New Webpage to Help Drivers Prepare for Visit

dmvNOW.com/visit Lists Forms and Documents Needed for Most Popular Services If you’re planning a trip to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), your first...

VA Tech Beer Awarded Silver Medal at Prestigious International Competition

 Over 60 judges at the 2022 Australian International Beer Awards got a taste of the Hokie Spirit this summer — and they were impressed. The...

Roanoke to Host The 2nd Annual Roanoke Run for Refugees 5K

The Roanoke Public Library Foundation in partnership with the City of Roanoke Public Libraries presents the 2nd annual Roanoke Run for Refugees 5K. The...