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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...

Hurricane Helene Recovery: Regional Ways to Get Help / Give Back

Recovery efforts are underway following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. For Hokies in need of assistance and others looking for meaningful ways to get...

VTC Professor and Global Pioneer in Addiction Recovery Research Remembered

Warren Bickel, whose innovative approach to addiction research saved lives, inspired generations of scientists, and put him among the top 1 percent of the world most highly cited researchers, died Saturday, Sept....

Youngkin Calls On Biden To Resolve Port Workers Strike

Governor Youngkin issued the following statement on the port workers strike on the east and gulf coasts that jeopardizes the livelihoods of countless Americans...

Youngkin Announces Virginia Receives Expedited Major Disaster Declaration 

Governor Youngkin has announced that Virginia’s request for an expedited Federal Major Disaster Declaration due to impacts from Hurricane Helene has been granted This declaration will...

“Atlas of AI Summit” Convenes Academic, Business, Government Leaders

As artificial intelligence (AI) proliferates into every area of our lives, there is no road map for what to expect over the next several...

Afton Scientific to Invest $200 Million / Create Hundreds of New Jobs With Facility Expansion

Pharmaceutical manufacturer will create hundreds of new jobs Governor Youngkin has announced that Afton Scientific, a manufacturer of sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, will invest over $200...