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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...

Virginia Tech Launches Observance of Sesquicentennial Anniversary

In 1872, Addison Caldwell trekked 30 miles from Craig County to Blacksburg, Virginia, inspired by the opportunity for an education. Today, nearly 150 years...

Kiwanis Club Launches Mill Mountain Star Sponsorship Program

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke had a brainstorm for its annual Pancake and Auction Day fundraiser in May - it would auction off the...

Trusses and Two-by-Fours: VA Tech and Forest Service Connect Housing Data to Forest Products Industry

Go into any hardware or home improvement store and you’ll likely see that something is up: the price of wood products. The same holds...

Cave Spring High School Finally Gets Chance to Cut Ribbon on New Building

Public invited to an open house event to tour the school Cave Spring High School is inviting parents, alumni and the general public to attend...

Angels of Assisi to Provide Vaccines, Microchips and Pet Food

Roanoke Valley residents are invited to bring their cats and dogs to the Berglund Center this Saturday, July 10th, for a low-cost mobile pet...

State of Virginia Publishes 2020 Crash Statistics

~ Overall Crash Fatalities Increased in Virginia Last Year; Speed-Related Fatalities Reached 10-Year High ~ The State of Virginia has announced Virginia crash statistics for 2020....