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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...

Carilion Bringing Healthy Eating Options to Hokie Fans and Berglund Center Attendees

Hokie Fans and Berglund Center attendees now have access to healthy meals during games, concerts and events thanks to new partnerships with Carilion Clinic. For...

28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival RESCHEDULED to OCT 13th

The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society has announced the cancellation of their annual fall boat show scheduled at...

Roanoke Mountain Music Programs Continue at an Earlier Time

Roanoke Mountain Music Programs, presented weekly at the Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 120.4, will move to a 5...

Congressmen Goodlatte and Griffith Receive Spirit of Enterprise Award

The Roanoke Regional Chamber, Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Congressman Morgan Griffith with the...

Airport to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Training Exercise

Approximately 200 airport employees, local emergency responders, and volunteers will conduct a full-scale emergency training exercise on Saturday, September 8, 2018, beginning at 9:30...

Crowded Skies: VA Tech to Hold Discussions on Drone Use Policy

“We have the equivalent of a small airline here at Virginia Tech.” That's Greg Calvert; he's the UAS safety manager at the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation...