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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...

VTC Medical School Alumni Share Experiences During the COVID-19 pandemic

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has 240 alumni physicians working in hospitals and clinics across the country from its six graduating classes thus far,...

Blood Donors Needed to Keep Supply Strong Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

In times of need, people come together to support one another. The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to...

Northam Dictates Face Covering Requirement / Workplace Restrictions

Fresh off being seen without a face covering over the weekend (he said he "left it in the car"), Governor Ralph Northam has signed...

POLL: Virginians Concerned About Impact of COVID-19; See “Normal” as Months or Longer Away

Governmental responses to the virus In general, Virginians think the response from state government has been appropriate but are split with regard to how the...

Roanoke City Seeks Costs Savings – Sells General Obligation and Refunding Bonds

The City of Roanoke has successfully sold $35.96 million in General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, of which $16.8 million was for new capital projects...

VA Tech Planning Underway With Goal of Resuming In-person Instruction for Fall Semester

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and members of university leadership are reviewing operational strategies to protect public health on campus, with a goal of...