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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...

VA Tech Earns Bee Campus USA Certification for Work With Pollinators

For the first time, Virginia Tech earned the Bee Campus USA certification for commitment to sustaining native insect pollinators, a designation that further cements the university’s...

Urias and Uriah In Tandem – Making The World A More Loving Place

Urias and Uriah are twins. Their lives started in tandem with deeply connected spirits. They share undeniable similarities and stark contrasts. Urias, born two...

Roanoke City’s USDA Summer Food Program Aims To Fight Hunger

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children. Meals will be provided, on...

VA Attorney General Miyares Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

RICHMOND – In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Attorney General Jason Miyares is reminding Virginians about the resources and initiatives the Office...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Detour For Rte. 311/419 Roundabout Construction In Roa. Co. To Begin June 20

SALEM – As part of the construction of a new roundabout, portions of the Route 419 and Route 311 intersection in Roanoke County at Hanging...

Governor Youngkin Dedicates Seven Bends State Park

Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially dedicated Seven Bends State Park in Shenandoah County. The park consists of 1,066 acres situated in the geographically unique...