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FRED FIRST: No Peace With The Winds of Winter

This post revisits a post from 2011 (and originally from maybe 2004) where the wind was the dominant feature of our winter days. This, I might add, was a complaint...

The Roanoke History / O. Winston Link Museum To Be Open on Saturdays

The Roanoke History / O. Winston Link Museum will be open starting Saturday, January 18....

City of Roanoke Elevates Emergency Response with Cutting-Edge Technology

In the heart of Roanoke’s bustling 911 Center, a quiet revolution is reshaping how emergency...

Where 2024 Voter Turnout Was Highest And Lowest in Virginia 

 Virginia saw its lowest overall voter turnout in a presidential election since 2000, although over...

Transportation Institute Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Trucking Education Grants

Safety is not only for truck drivers, but also the drivers around them. The Virginia Tech...

Poll: Gov. Youngkin’s Approval Hits All-Time High

According to the polling site morningconsult.com, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) has seen his approval rating hit an all-time high. Youngkin, along with his...

City Manager Proposes $335 Million Plus FY 2024 Budget With Over $100 Million Going to Schools

Roanoke City Manager, Bob Cowell presented his FY24 proposed budget to City Council at their meeting today.  The balanced budget proposal recommends expenditures of...

Youngkin Energy Reforms Killed Without A Vote

Governor Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to ensure that any future wave of wind turbines built off Virginia must follow a real competitive bid process ended...

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing Announces Summer Adventure Camp

Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing has announced its 2023 Summer Adventure Camp program. Their all-outdoor expedition-style program offers kids aged 9-17 the chance to...

Service Becomes Front and Center for VA Tech Student

Matthew Wells anticipated it would be an uneventful weekend when he headed to drill with his unit in the Virginia National Guard in September...

Watch vs. Warning: What to Know Before Severe Storms

Region 3 Officials Urge Residents to Be Prepared Ahead of Spring Severe Weather pring time can often bring tumultuous storms like parts of the region...