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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...

Volunteers Make a Big Impact on Blue Ridge Parkway

On November 7, the National Park Service (NPS) honored volunteers who have made significant contributions to the preservation, protection, and enjoyment of the Blue...

Virginians Are Recycling More of Their Trash

Virginia recycled almost half of its trash last year, setting a record despite China’s ban on importing plastic and other solid waste. The statewide recycling...

Virginia Tech Architecture / Design Programs Ranked Among Best In Nation

Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design has once again been recognized as a leader for the strength of its educational programs and the quality of...

Coaching Legend Frank Beamer Surprises Brandon Oaks Nursing Center “Star For The Day” Resident

Ed Scruggs is a 1952 Virginia Tech graduate and a lifelong Virginia Tech football super fan. He currently resides at Brandon Oaks Nursing and...

Virginia Mountains Region Virtually Sweeps Top Adventure Towns Contest

 Virginia’s Mountains Region —Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine recently announced the winners of the ninth annual Top Adventure Towns contest. In 2019, the field was...

Roanoke College Presents: Can We Talk? Civil Discourse and Democracy: Howard Kurtz in Conversation With Jen Psaki

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”  - Winston Churchill Many...