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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 the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

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...

New Pedestrian Bridge Opens on Appalachian Trail in Roanoke County

SALEM – The new pedestrian bridge that carries the Appalachian Trail over Route 311 (Catawba Valley Drive) in Roanoke County opened on March 27, 2025....

AG Miyares Commends Wells Fargo for Ending ESG Commitments

Attorney General Jason Miyares and 17 other state attorneys general today announced the conclusion of an investigation into Wells Fargo & Company following the...

Virginia Leaders Spotlight Mental Health at ODU Event

Wednesday night, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, Harvard professor and renowned happiness expert Arthur Brooks joined First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, Secretary...

Virginia Students Represent the US in International Aviation Art Contest

Virginia students are once again representing the United States at the International Aviation Art Competition in Lausanne, Switzerland. Students Andrew Yang, Aspen Xing, and...

Governor Youngkin Announces Cabinet Changes

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the departure of Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick and the appointment of Chief Deputy Secretary of Commerce and...

Miyares Urges Virginians to Check Generic Drug Payout Eligibility

RICHMOND, VA — Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Virginia joins...