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Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to the current election. Many are puzzled or even enraged by some of the following...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

Roanoke City School Board Approves Staffing Reductions to Address Structural Funding Gap

At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address...

Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and...

City Partners with Local Agencies to Bring Awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month

The City of Roanoke’s Human/Social Services Department is partnering with Children's Trust, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Total Action for Progress (TAP), Prevent Child Abuse...

Campus Trees at VA Tech Help Train Next Generation of Arboriculturists

The Alwood Oak, one of the most distinctive trees on the Virginia Tech campus, is taking on a new role this year: teaching assistant. Raised...

Governor Northam Proposes Accelerating Marijuana Legalization To July 2021

Ralph Northam has proposed moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, 2021, nearly three years sooner than previously planned. The...

Smith Mountain Lake Organizers Announce Modified 2021 Cleanup Initiative

Organizers of “Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake” have announced details of a modified version of SML’s annual cleanup initiative. “We were so disappointed when...

VA Tech Corps of Cadets Residential and Academic Offerings Enhanced

Two capital construction projects advancing within the Upper Quad and Northeast District are set to enhance residential and academic offerings for the Virginia Tech...

Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Roanoke River Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Long planned project to address critical maintenance begins next month  National Park Service officials have announced the upcoming, full closure of Roanoke River Bridge, at Milepost 114.7, on the...