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War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a notch on February 3. On that day, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public...

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

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...

Roanoke Native Participates in Large Scale Exercise Aboard U.S. Navy Warship

A Roanoke, Virginia, native is participating in the Large-Scale Exercise (LSE 2021) aboard USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41), a U.S. Navy warship that transports...

SML Boat Society to Take Part in International Vintage Boating Day Cruise

The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will be participating in the 2nd annual International Vintage Boating Day Cruise on Saturday...

VA Tech Receives Record Amount of Donations – Surpassing Over $200 Million

Virginia Tech supporters from around the world combined to give a record $200.3 million in new gifts and commitments to the university over the...

Roanoke City Public Schools to Require Masks for All Students and Staff

Roanoke City Public Schools will require that all students and staff wear masks for what is anticipated to be at least 9 weeks as...

Virginia DMV Continues to Migrate Services Online

New online payment plan option saves customers a trip to DMV The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to expand its offering of online...

NCLA Sues George Mason Officials Over Refusal to Recognize Prof.’s Naturally-Acquired Covid Immunity

George Mason University (GMU) is threatening employees with disciplinary action that includes “unpaid leave or possible loss of employment” if they don’t comply with...