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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd as Chair for 2026. Mrs. Shepherd has served as the Vinton District representative since...

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...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Invest to Win Takes Flight With $20 Million Record Gift to Athletics

At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make...

Youngkin Announces Volunteerism & Community Service Awards Nomination Period is Open 

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that the nomination period is open for the 2025 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards, an annual award program...

Virginia Leads United States with Lowest Recidivism Rate

Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson has announced that Virginia’s latest 17.6% recidivism rate is the lowest in the United States. Data from...

Virginia farmers share insights, concerns during Farmers First Roundtable

Virginia farmers had the opportunity to share their experiences during the inaugural Farmers First roundtable hosted by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. The roundtable,...

VA Tech Expert: Innovation Can Lower U.S. Housing Costs

As the national median home price soared to $459,826, pricing out three-quarters of U.S. households, a Virginia Tech expert told Congress that innovation in...

Member One Donates to VT Carilion Henrietta Lacks Scholarship

Member One, a division of Virginia Credit Union, will contribute a total of $50,000 during the next five years to support the Henrietta Lacks...

AG Miyares Urges Meta to Protect Children from AI Exploitation Risks 

Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a 28-state coalition in demanding answers from Meta Platforms, Inc. in response to disturbing reports showing that “Meta...