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Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that the role of the Greenway Coordinator, which assists localities with the planning, expansion, and...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Virginia Credit Union, Member One Donate $15K to Roanoke, Lynchburg Youth Programs

Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division recently donated $15,000 to two community organizations...

Virginia Tech neuroscientists discover mitochondria’s role in shaping memory circuits

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recognition. Led by Shannon Farris, assistant professor...

Patrick Henry Inmate Crew Assists Virginia Department of Forestry in Putting Out Fire

CALLAWAY — Five inmates from Patrick Henry Correctional Unit responded to a large fire that burned approximately 500 acres in Callaway, Franklin County. The inmate...

Cold temperatures promote spread of a bird pink eye pathogen at winter feeders

A pathogen for bird pink eye remains viable on bird feeders in winter conditions much longer than in summer conditions without losing any of...

Statewide initiative aims to position Virginia as a leading hub for biotechnology innovation

Virginia Tech will play a central role in an ambitious statewide initiative to leverage strengths and partnerships across three regions in order to accelerate...

Dorothy McCargo Freeman receives Virginia 4-H Emerald Clover Award for lifelong commitment to youth

Dorothy McCargo Freeman M.S. ’84, Ph.D. ’01, a visionary 4-H leader and tireless advocate for youth, was presented with the Virginia 4-H Emerald Clover Award at...

Grand Opening of Spark by Hilton in Roanoke, VA

Roanoke, VA – Kalyan Hospitality is excited to announce the grand opening of Spark by Hilton Roanoke Airport in Roanoke, VA, a fresh and...