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Del. Sam Rasoul is #1 At Taking Out-Of-State Campaign Cash

Del. Salam Rasoul (D-Roanoke City), who goes by the anglicized nickname "Sam," has made a down-to-earth, squeaky-clean image a big part of his political persona. Those acquainted with him...

Youngkin Announces Tax Rebates for Virginia Taxpayers

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates of up to...

Despite Leftwing Violence, Turning Point USA Still Holding VT Rally Sept. 24, With Gov. Youngkin, Megyn Kelly

As our region and nation reel from the senseless violence that recently stole the life...

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Unveils 2025–26 Seminar Series Lineup

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC lineup for the 2025-26 Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar...

Youngkin Leads Effort to Improve SNAP FORWARD in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin met virtually on Thursday with more than 1,500 Department of Social Services...

Youngkin, Griffith Announce $11 Million for Mine Land Revitalization in Southwest Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced yesterday that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in southwest...

Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely announces retirement at the end of the school year

After eight years as superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS), Dr. Ken Nicely has announced he will retire at the end of the...

Roanoke Recognized as a Top Destination for Fall Colors by USA Today 10Best

The official results are in after a nationwide competition to determine the Best Destination for Fall Colors by USA Today 10Best. Among twenty destinations...

Gov. Youngkin: “Nobody who would cheer murder should be allowed within 100 yards of a student.”

Many across Western Virginia and our nation have had nerves raw and on edge, first since the chilling video of a man knifing to...

Roanoke Area Remembers 9/11

This September 11 marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001. In those attacks, 19 Islamist hijackers, all from the Middle...

Fralin researchers investigate why memory circuits break down in Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists are investigating a small region of the brain that plays a major role in memory, spatial navigation, and — perhaps — Alzheimer’s disease. One...