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Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to the current election. Many are puzzled or even enraged by some of the following...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

Roanoke City School Board Approves Staffing Reductions to Address Structural Funding Gap

At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address...

Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and...

The Gauntlet Wraps Up First Edition

The Advancement Foundation held the finale of its first-ever “Gauntlet” competition (think TV’s Shark Tank) at the Grandin CoLab in mid-January, handing out cash...

Bowers, Cutler Reflect on Life of Cabell Brand

The man who created Total Action Against Poverty – TAP – a successful businessman turned philanthropist, Cabell Brand, died recently at age 91. This came...

Virginians: McDonnell Good Governor But Should Serve Time; Opinions Divided on Actions of Police

According to the latest Roanoke College opinion poll a majority of Virginians (57%) think Bob McDonnell was a good governor overall, but also agree...

Carilion Clinic Renames Patient Transport Center After Long-Time Board Member

In a ceremony Monday night, Carilion Clinic renamed its patient transport center after George B. Cartledge, Jr., in honor of his nearly 40 years...

VA Tech Senior Communications Officer Larry Hincker Announces Retirement

Lawrence "Larry" Hincker, associate vice president for university relations at Virginia Tech, has announced he will retire from his position later this year. Hincker, who...

Roanoke College Poll Reveals Latest on Where Virginians Stand

Virginians support ethics reforms; split on Medicaid expansion; favor protecting gun ownership but support expanded background checks Virginians strongly support ethics reforms for legislators, but...