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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 Senate Panel To Vote Feb. 24 On Several School-Related Bills

So far in this General Assembly session, crucial bills have passed to end school mask mandates and ensure in-person learning. However, several more key...

Coal Tar Sealants Allowed to Remain in Virginia After Bill is Struck Down

Lawmakers last month killed legislation which would give localities the option to ban the use of coal tar pavement sealant, a product which environmental...

UVA Health Joins National Trial Testing Ivermectin and Fluvoxamine for Treatment of COVID-19

UVA Health has joined a nationwide study evaluating Ivermectin and Fluvoxamine - two repurposed medications - in the search for effective, safe treatments for...

Donor Continues Sister’s Legacy of Loyal Support for Hokies at VTC School of Medicine

Like with everything in her life, when it came to being a Virginia Tech fan, Nancy Lucas went all out. Whether it was wearing...

With Billions in Coffers Due to Over-Taxation, Youngkin Calls For Tax Relief for Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin sent a letter to Delegate Barry D. Knight and Senator Janet D. Howell to inform them of a revised revenue forecast...

VA Withdraws From Baseless ERA Ratification Effort

The commonwealth of Virginia has decided to reverse its legal position and withdraw from the lawsuit Commonwealth of Virginia v. Ferriero, which seeks to ratify the...