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Youngkin Declares Commonwealth “Day of Play”

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared August 9th, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play, a statewide celebration designed to connect children, families, and communities through joyful, active, and screen-free play. The main event will take place at Taylor Farm Park in Henrico County, with dozens of other sites across the...

VA Tech Leads $2M Red Spruce Forest Revival

Toxic well water will affect household pets first, VA Tech study finds

Arden Grim Returns to Roanoke Clinic That Helped Transform Her Life

Miyares Publishes New Virginia Rules Resources to Combat Antisemitism

Youngkin Publishes Plan for Virginia to Complete Broadband Access

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Youngkin Announces Record-Setting Tourism Spending, $35.1B in Virginia in 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024,...

Youngkin Highlights Strong Growth in Virginia Job Openings and Hiring

Youngkin Announces AstraZeneca Selects Virginia for Multi-Billion Dollar Manufacturing Center

Youngkin Announces June Jobs Surveys

Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces Catherine Marshburn as Vice President of Marketing

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SMLCA’s Roanoke Campus Set to Open

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy’s Roanoke Campus will welcome its first students Wednesday, Aug. 20 as it kicks off the 2025-2026 school year. The Roanoke Campus, located at 3230...
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VDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert in School Zones as Students Return

With more than one million Virginia students headed back to school this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is calling on everyone to be cautious around school...
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Blue Ridge TWENTY28’s Olivia Cummins Wins Littleton Twilight

Roanoke, Va. After a few much-needed weeks at home in Roanoke, it’s been a blessing to slow down, breathe in the Blue Ridge Mountain air, and enjoy the...
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Mic Drop Club in Roanoke to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence

A new women’s public speaking club is launching locally with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s...

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CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

Can I Be Sure God is With Me? (Psalm 23:6) “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

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