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Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and accused current Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger of lying in her support for a "yes" vote in...

Scott Presley Coming to Virginia to Aid “Vote No” Anti-Gerrymandering Movement

Conservative activist Scott Presler has announced he is coming to Virginia to help promote voter...

Sen. Warner Breaks His 2-Term Promise, Files To Run For 4th Term

Sen. Mark Warner (D), one of Virginia's two U.S. senators, announced on March 16 that he is running for...

FBI Investigating Deadly Shooting In Old Dominion University ROTC Classroom As Potential Act Of Islamist Terrorism

On March 12, a gunman opened fire inside a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) classroom at Old...

VA Tech Researchers Propose New Way to Measure Substance Use Recovery

Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly...

Nonprofit Begins Sixth Restoration Effort of Historic Roanoke Home

Restoration Housing will host a “Restoration Kick-Off” to celebrate the commencement ofconstruction on their third project in the historic neighborhood of Belmont. The 2700...

Senate Shuts Down Bill to Require ‘Informed Written Consent’ for Abortion

State legislators did not advance a Virginia House bill that advocates said would have provided more information to women seeking an abortion and which...

Living Organ Donors Help Spearhead Legislative Protection 

Kat Velkoff was in college when she made a decision that would save a life nearly a decade later. “I found out that you could...

10 More Projects Earn Grants Through Roanoke Outside Initiative

Since its creation, Project Outside has raised more than $150,000 to fund maintenance and development of outdoor assets and support outdoor-related businesses in the...

Dog Sledding Becomes Passion Project for Virginia Tech Alumna

Large parts of Alaska feature a stunning landscape of snow-capped mountains, beautiful rivers and creeks, and magnificent wildlife. The wilderness in this state of...

Roanoke Catholic, Others Mark Ash Wednesday

Humble yourselves before the Lord (....) --James 4:10a Although the phrase "Ash Wednesday" does not appear in the Bible, the liturgical use of ashes to...