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VA Tech Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact Across Virginia, New Report Shows

Virginia Tech generated $4.7 billion in statewide economic impact in fiscal year 2025, supporting 35,519 full-time equivalent jobs and producing $316.9 million in tax revenue, according to a new...

VDOT Digs Into Potholes on Virginia Roads

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews are already actively working to locate and repair potholes...

State Supreme Court Basically Nullifies 2020 Election, Disenfranchises 2,770,489 Virginia Voters

On Friday, February 13, the Supreme Court of Virginia (SCOVA) overruled a lower judge and...

Reps. Griffith and Cline Support Photo ID to Vote, But Senators Warner and Kaine Still Oppose

In recent years, the interrelated issues of election integrity, proof of US citizenship, and photo...

Cave Spring Middle School Student Wins 2026 Roanoke County Spelling Bee in Historic Fashion

When it comes to making spelling bee history at Roanoke County Public Schools, Cave Spring...

Bill Allowing Removal of Confederate Monuments Dies In House

Tension filled the room Wednesday as a House subcommittee voted to kill a bill that would have let localities decide whether to remove or...

200+ High School Students to Participate in Virginia Tech-hosted 2019 Science Olympiad

This weekend, more than 200 high school students will be on campus for the 2019 Virginia Tech Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, hosted by Virginia Tech...

Passenger Traffic at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Highest in Over A Decade

December traffic increased 4.5% year over year at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as 2018 continues the trend of strong traffic growth. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport...

Tech Alumnus Parlays Pickleball Into $25 Million Plus Online Retail Business

For a young entrepreneur with business on his mind, Virginia Tech was a great place to be in the ’90s. Coming out of high school...

Pet Owners / Animal Control Officers Reminded to Ensure Health and Safety of Animals Ahead of Severe Cold

Leaving an animal exposed to extreme cold without adequate shelter can constitute animal cruelty As parts of Virginia prepare for extreme cold the State of...

Amid Protest, Legislators Announce 5% Pay Raise for Teachers

As hundreds of teachers and supporters from around the state marched to the Virginia Capitol to call for higher salaries and more funding for...