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Kaine / Warner Vote For Warrantless Spying On Americans But Against Trial Of Impeached Official

On April 12, the House of Representatives voted 273-147 to continue for two years a powerful and controversial surveillance authority, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Showing...

Roanoke Co., Botetourt, Vinton Host Forums To Discuss High-Crash Locations

Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are collaborating on a  Comprehensive Safety...

What All Dog Owners Should Know About Lyme Disease

As Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at...

Debate Continues on Virginia Bill to Legalize Physician-assisted Death 

Both sides of medical aid in dying bill emphasize respect for human lives George Michael Vasiloff...

Virginia Receives Nearly $123 Million from Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement 

Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that Virginia has received a payment of $122.5 million...

RVTPO Seeks Public Input VIA Online Survey For I-81 Improvements

The Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) is seeking public input on using $625 million in public funds for Interstate 81 improvements. The public...

Small Farmer With Big Ideas Helps Build Regional ‘Food Hub’

Ann Taylor Wright realized that spending a few hours each week selling meat products to farmer’s market customers wouldn’t keep her sixth-generation family farm...

Amateur Radio “Winter Field Day” to Demonstrate Science, Skill, and Communication Services 

Members of the Roanoke Valley Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the National Amateur Radio Winter Field Day Exercise, January 25 and 26,...

Development Company Teams Up With Black Dog Salvage on New Boutique Hotel

Savara Development LLC has announced the plans for a new boutique hotel in downtown Roanoke, Virginia at the historic Liberty Trust bank building and...

Holiday Decorating: Be Careful If Using Boxwood For Holiday Décor

When decorating for the holidays, it’s a good idea to consider the possible spread of boxwood blight if purchasing holiday greenery that contains boxwood....

More Pedestrians Are Dying on Virginia’s Roads

On a Friday night in October, Katelyn Tilts was walking to a convenience store with a group of friends when she saw headlights coming...