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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...

Summer Students Share Findings at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Symposium

During summer programs at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, high school and university students tackle research questions in the biomedical and health sciences. More than...

VA School Board To Pay $575K / Change Policies to End Landmark Gender Identity Case 

Successful conclusion for instructor comes after VA Supreme Court reinstates case To settle a lawsuit brought by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a former Virginia...

VA Department of Forestry To Hold Invasive Pear Tree Exchange

Virginians can remove their Callery pears and get free native trees  The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is partnering with the City of Blacksburg to...

Future Vision Shaping Up for Virginia Tech in The D.C. Area

Serving as a catalyst for innovation and gateway to new opportunities, Virginia Tech’s growing presence in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area was the...

Youngkin Signs Legislation to Strengthen Virginia’s Commitment to Veterans / Military Personnel and Families

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed 20 bipartisan bills to support Virginia’s military and veteran community and their families. This package of bills improves access to...

Two Virginia Tech Students Named 2024 Astronaut Scholars

College of Science students Chloe Nyhart and Stephen Argauer earned spots in the highly competitive 2024 class of Astronaut Scholars. Growing up, Chloe Nyhart witnessed...