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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd as Chair for 2026. Mrs. Shepherd has served as the Vinton District representative since...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Invest to Win Takes Flight With $20 Million Record Gift to Athletics

At a historic juncture for Virginia Tech Athletics, a donor has stepped forward to make...

Pet iguana successfully treated for cancer at Virginia Tech animal cancer center

"How much is that doggie — uh, iguana — in the window?"  Tom Smith pondered that question many times making frequent visits to the...

REAL ID Enforcement Starts May 7: Virginia DMV Urges Residents to Plan Ahead

At the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), there’s no “last day” to get a REAL ID—just plenty of good days to apply—because the...

Banning artificial food dyes: Why now and the challenges it presents to the food industry

Artificial food dyes are on their way out. The Food and Drug Administration says it’s taking steps to phase them out by the end...

Governor Glenn Youngkin Breaks Ground on New River Valley Rail Project

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday broke ground on the highly-anticipated New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia Passenger Rail...

Virginia Individual Income Tax Deadline is May 1

Virginia Tax is reminding taxpayers in Virginia that if you haven’t yet filed your individual income taxes, the filing and payment deadline is just...

Virginia Farmers May Gain New Market Access in India Trade Deal

Virginia farmers may soon have another option for exporting their products, Gov. Glenn Youngkin told attendees at the 16th annual Virginia Agricultural Trade Conference...