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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...

Rail Authority Gains N-Line Access Allowing Faster Service Expansion to New River Valley

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) has announced it has purchased the Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation, furthering VPRA’s mission to promote, sustain,...

National Park Tourism in Virginia Contributes $2.3 Billion to State Economy

New report shows visitor spending supports 21,159 jobs in Virginia The National Park Service reports that 23.3 million visitors to national parks in Virginia spent...

VA Tech / Partners Steer Future of Autonomous Trucking

After four years, a guidebook for the future of autonomous trucking has driven across the finish line. In 2020, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)...

Coalition of Universities / Colleges Making Virginia Cybersecurity Powerhouse

Now in its fifth year of operations, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is achieving its mission in making Virginia a global leader in cybersecurity and a...

Governor / First Lady Announce Expansion of “It Only Takes One” Initiative

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continue to build on their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis at CARITAS in Richmond...

Researcher’s Journey Turns to Forests’ Understory

Beneath the Central Appalachian Forest canopy lies a rich, biodiverse world of native plants helping to fill North America's medicinal herb cabinet. Yet, the benefits...