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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...

Pour-over Coffee on Wheels Has Unique Message

What has three wheels, a hot water heater, a coffee grinder, and a collection of orange and maroon mugs? It’s the Virginia Tech Recovery Community’s...

A Lifetime of Making The Best Better: 4-H Laid The Foundation for John Dooley’s Career

John Dooley sat at his desk on the last day of summer camp when a young boy walked up to him and told him...

Roanoke, Greenway Commission, City of Salem to Host Barnhardt Creek Bridge Ceremony

Roanoke Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the City of Salem, is hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony...

Roanoke County School Board Releases Statement About CRT and Transgender Policies

At a work session on July 13, the Roanoke County School Board released the following statement: “Over the past several weeks, citizens and parents in...

2021 Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days Net Good Result

Community volunteers collected approximately 32,500 pounds (16 tons) of debris as part of a modified version of Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake (TPISML)...

JMU Researcher Wonders: Can Songbirds Rise Above Din of 17-Year-Cicada?

Songbirds, especially those that live in urban areas like Washington, D.C., have a lot of competition when it comes to communicating their messages, from...