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War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a notch on February 3. On that day, Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public...

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

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...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

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

Strange Brew: Richmond Puts Brewery on Public Tab

Thirsty for jobs and good times, the city of Richmond is vowing to build a brewery on the James River. The estimated $36 million tab...

Virginia Lawmaker Targets Police Asset Seizures

Blasting a “fundamentally un-American” seizure of assets from citizens, a state lawmaker wants to rein in police powers in Virginia. “Current Virginia law allows for...

Roanoke Main Branch Library Now Has “Wow Factor”

It’s brightly colored, open, airy – and is now better connected to adjacent Elmwood Park via large picture windows and an outdoor deck. Three...

Brambleton Merchants May Band Together

It has worked well on Williamson Road: the Williamson Road Area Business Association (WRABA) has helped business along that busy commercial corridor in Roanoke...

Still More Work Ahead For V-A Center Says Warner

Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner took time out from his campaign against Republican challenger Ed Gillespie (who is trailing in polls that have tightened...

Mill Mt Theatre Receives Major Grant From Foundation for Roanoke Valley

The Foundation for Roanoke Valley has announced it has awarded a $40,000 grant to Mill Mountain Theatre under the Foundation’s three year, $300,000 Arts &...