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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...

Eighth Annual Hokie Bugfest Spreads Its Wings on Oct. 20

The eighth annual Hokie BugFest is being held on October 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Virginia Tech Squires Student Center...

Angels of Assisi Waive Adoption Fees to Help Shelters That Rescued Animals During Hurricane Florence

There have been some very long days recently at Angels of Assisi. On Tuesday the shelter started the day off by welcoming new arrivals...

Tourism Revenues in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Reached $850 million in 2017

According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism in Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated $850 million in direct travel expenditures in 2017 an increase of 4.5% over...

LewisGale Acquires Virginia Orthopedics

New organization will be called LewisGale Physicians – Virginia Orthopedics LewisGale Regional Health System announced today it is acquiring Salembased Virginia Orthopaedic effective October 1. The...

Nonprofit Begins Third Restoration Effort in City of Roanoke

Local non-profit Restoration Housing is beginning the historic restoration of their third project, the circa 1820 structure of the Villa Heights Recreation Center, otherwise known as...

Q Commons Event Hopes to Encourage Unity in Roanoke

Event to Feature Three National & Local Community Leaders In the midst of a turbulent political atmosphere and a divided country, community members in...