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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 Tech Awarded $1.9 Million EPA Grant to Research Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.9 million to Virginia Tech, North Carolina State University, The University of Iowa, and Louisiana State University...

Summer Course to Offer Hands-on Learning in The Great Smoky Mountains

Hokies and non-Hokies alike are invited to spend a week in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer, studying the area’s unique ecosystems and...

Virginia DCR Announces New, Innovative Land Conservation Strategy

  The VA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has  announced a new land conservation strategy that will focus resources on preserving lands with the...

Record Setting Drone Park Opens

Virginia Tech has officially opened the tallest drone park in the U.S. In an event distinguished by remarks from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands,...

Opioid Program Increases Access to Treatment Across the Commonwealth

Virginia’s signature Medicaid initiative for addressing opioid addiction and other substance use disorders has generated significant results in its first year, increasing access to...

25th Annual HopeTree Walk for Hope To Be Held Saturday May 12th

WDBJ-7 Meteorologist Brent Watts will serve as the Grand Marshall for HopeTree Family Services 25th Annual Walk for Hope on Saturday, May 12. The...