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VA Tech experts highlight science-driven approaches to addiction

National Recovery Month, which began in 1989 and is observed in September, raises awareness of evidence-based approaches to treating addiction. Scientists with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are advancing research that provides new tools for recovery, reduces the risk of relapse, and helps individuals make healthier decisions...
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Roanoke is Going to Have Its First LEGO Fan Convention Next Week

Roanoke Valley will have its first ever LEGO Fan convention, when the Roanoke Valley BRICK CONVENTION arrives at the Salem Civic Center next week...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Bring Back The War Department

President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a prescient and heartfelt speech in Chautauqua, New York, on August 14, 1936, about the tragedy and horrors of war.  Reflecting...

It is Time to End Northern Virginia’s Outdated Vehicle Emissions Program

Since 1982, residents of these Northern Virginia counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and...

Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Dominates Gateway Cup With Omnium and Stage Wins

As the country paused to celebrate the grit and ingenuity of American workers, our crew clocked in at the Gateway Cup—four days of racing that have become a...

Roanoke County Schools Host Fall Meetings on Digital Safety and Student Mental Health

Roanoke County Public Schools is encouraging parents to attend four important community meetings this fall concerning student safety and mental health issues. Three meetings, in cooperation with the Partnership...

Hokies open the season Sunday against No. 13 South Carolina

Game details Virginia Tech opens its season Sunday afternoon against No. 13 South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The gates open at 1...

Youngkin Highlights Higher Test Scores Across Virginia Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera yesterday joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson and leaders from the Virginia Board of Education...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

How Does Jesus Give Light To Everyone? “Jesus gives light to everyone by letting you buy it from the grocery store,” says Omar, 5. The Apostle...