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VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition highlighting the university’s sustained, institutionwide commitment to building trusted, reciprocal partnerships that address...

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...

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...

Goodlatte Elected Chairman Of House Judiciary Committee

Congressman Bob Goodlatte was elected on Wednesday by the House Republican Conference to serve as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. His chairmanship will...

Lt. Governor Bill Bolling Exits Virginia Governor’s Race

- by Valerie Garner Lt. Governor Bill Bolling announced his withdrawal from Virginia's gubernatorial race Wednesday morning. It was first reported Tuesday night on...

Drumstick Dash Helps Kick Off The Holiday Season

The annual Drumstick Dash 5K run/walk, which has grown to gargantuan proportions over the past six years, outdid itself once again on Thanksgiving morning. More...

McDonnell Steers Toward Higher Gas Tax, But GOP May Not Follow

Gov. Bob McDonnell is considering increasing the gas tax, as Virginia’s transportation needs continue to grow. Photo courtesy of Virginia Department of Transportation, Tom...

VT Library Special Collection Offers Tastes of America’s Past

A recently acquired book of recipes at Virginia Tech’s Special Collections is a bit of a mystery. Archivist Kira Dietz knows that it dates from the late 19th...

Wind Energy Proponents Call For Continued Subsidies

A new report by Environment Virginia shows Virginia is missing health and environmental benefits of wind power for the Commonwealth. One thing stopping Virginia from...