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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...

DMV Announces New Laws of Interest to Customers Effective July 1

A number of bills passed by the 2021 General Assembly and signed by Governor Ralph Northam will be of interest to customers of the...

Wildlife Center Recommends Taking Bird Feeders Down Immediately

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke is recommending that everyone take down their bird feeders for the time being. There are a large number...

Carilion Clinic Participates in Largest Depression Clinical Trial in History

Carilion Clinic is the only health system in Virginia participating in RECOVER, a national clinical trial that may make Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) treatment more...

Virginia Police Benevolent Association Announces Endorsement of Glenn Youngkin for Governor

The Virginia Police Benevolent Association (VAPBA) today announced its endorsement of Glenn Youngkin for governor, citing the Republican nominee’s commitment to prioritizing public safety...

Blue Ridge Poison Center Raises Concerns About Delta-8 THC

Growing Number of Calls Related to Substance Extracted from Hemp, Marijuana Plants The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health has seen more calls over...

Western Virginia Youth to Benefit from YouthBuild Grant

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of $89 million in grants in 31 states and Puerto Rico to help youth ages...