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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...

Maynard Keller Announces Candidacy For Roanoke City Council

In an April 12, Press Release, Maynard Keller has announced his candidacy for Roanoke City Council on the Republican ticket. “I will run on a...

Del. Chris Head honored with Conservative Achievement Award

The American Conservative Union Foundation recently recognized Delegate Chris Head (R-Roanoke/Botetourt) with a Conservative Achievement Award for his legislative work during last year’s 2021 Virginia General...

Gov. Youngkin to Legislature: Gas Tax Relief Lowers Fuel Prices In Maryland, Connecticut, And Georgia

In a Press Release on April 5, Governor Glenn Youngkin pointed to Maryland, Connecticut and Georgia as states that have taken steps to cut...

Controversy Surrounds Roanoke City Council Replacement Process

After a series of trials in March, Robert Jeffrey Jr. (D) was found guilty of misappropriation of funds and embezzlement of CARES Act money...

Roanoke College Prepares to Offer MBA Program

Roanoke College faculty voted to add the College’s first graduate program in 100 years. Roanoke College is poised to offer its first graduate program in...

CarePortal-Virginia Surpasses One Million Dollar Milestone

CarePortal in Virginia has had an economic impact of over $1,000,000 since February 19, 2020. Patrick Henry Family Services serves as a CarePortal Implementing Partner...