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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...

Phase Two of Public Restrictions Begins

Most of Virginia is expected to enter Phase Two of Governor Northam's imposed restrictions on Friday, June 5. Virginia’s hospital bed capacity has remained stable...

Inspired By Father, Student Aims to Find Cure for Pancreatic Cancer

One mission drives Jessica Gannon. She is focused on finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. During her freshman year at Virginia Tech, Gannon's father passed...

Virginia’s Housing Market Outperforms Other States During COVID-19

COVID-19’s impact on Virginia’s market less extreme due to strong economy and high demand While home sales activity has slowed across much of the U.S....

Elks Lodge Hands Out Record Number Of Scholarships For Area High School Seniors

Major League baseball is in limbo. All high school spring sports were cancelled across the Commonwealth of Virginia due to COVID-19. The fireworks displays...

Northam Declares State of Emergency

Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency and authorized assistance to localities in response to escalating violence across the Commonwealth. The Governor...

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Awards Learning Grants to Faculty and Students Across Virginia

Earlier this year, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative sought proposals for scalable pilot programs for experiential learning from member institutions across Virginia that would provide students with...