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Analysis: Key Points To Know About Virginia’s April 21 Yes/No Election

Early voting is ongoing across the Old Dominion for a proposed Constitutional amendment to redraw the lines for Virginia’s eleven Congressional districts. The last day to vote is Tuesday,...

Children Learn to Slow Your Roll at Traffic Safety Event

The City of Roanoke kicked off its seventh annual traffic safety campaign with a family-focused...

Some on the “Vote Yes to Restore Fairness” Side Vandalize, Steal “Vote No” signs; Spanberger Silent

Since near the start of the early voting period for the current redistricting/gerrymandering amendment, Vinton...

Roanoke Co. Hosts Public Hearing About Real Estate Tax Rate Tue. April 7

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing for citizen comments on Tuesday,...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Virginia Forest Landowners Retreat to the Woods 

Western Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forestlands during the annual Beginning Forest Landowners’ Retreat, to be held August 17-19 at...

Virginia War Memorial Foundation Received $5 Million Gift

The Virginia War Memorial Foundation (VWMF) is the recipient of a $5 million gift from retired Richmond business executive C. Kenneth Wright. The gift, which...

Red Salamander Named Official Salamander of Virginia Thanks to 4-H Group

Did you know Virginia has more than 40 emblems that represent the state’s cultural heritage and natural resources, including the beloved northern cardinal, big-eared...

Virginia Tech agBOT Autonomous Watermelon Harvester Takes Top Prize

The Virginia Tech agBOT team clinched first place in the third annual 2018 agBOT Challenge at Gerrish Farms in Rockville, Indiana, earning a top...

DEQ To Hold Public Meetings On Water Quality In Regional Streams

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold community meetings on Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Craig-Botetourt Electric...

NFIB VA: Small Business Optimism Index Soars, Continuing Historic Run

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased in May to the second highest level in the survey’s 45-year history. The index rose to 107.8,...