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Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both political parties, for their comments on the possibility of the venerable Virginia Military Institute...

War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a...

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...

Clean Valley Council and Apple Ridge To Host “Get Outside!” Event for Children

The Clean Valley Council will be hosting a Get Outside program for children ages 8-16 on May 15th at Apple Ridge Farm in Copper...

 Blue Ridge Parkway Announces 2021 Pavement Preservation Work In Virginia

Visitors can expect short term closures at Virginia overlooks and picnic areas  The National Park Service has announced that over 80 overlooks and parking areas...

Boeing Commits $50 Million to VA Tech Innovation Campus

Boeing has been named as the first foundational partner of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia. A $50 million, multiyear commitment from the...

Student Outreach Program Shines Light on Path to STEM Careers for Community College Students

From the cost of college to how to land an internship, the community college students had questions. A quartet of Virginia Tech students had...

Free Book on Poisonous Plants in Virginia Available for Download

An increasing number of Virginians searching for leeks are being poisoned when they instead mistakenly gathered the highly poisonous False Hellebore. To help Virginians...

Graduation is More Than A Degree For VA Tech Director of Sports Science

Marc Lewis heard "Enter Sandman" blare and felt Lane Stadium shake. Maroon- and orange-clad football players surrounded the Virginia Tech director of sports science...