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Alumni Offer Words of Advice to Soon-To-Be Hokie Grads

Virginia Tech’s campuses will soon welcome family, friends, and visitors to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of new Hokie graduates during spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Employees working in the Division of Campus...

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...

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...

Restoration Housing Celebrates Renovation of Historic Home for Future Neighborhood Use

Restoration Housing has announced that they have finished the historic restoration of their third project, the circa 1820 structure of the Villa Heights Recreation...

College Precinct and Millennial Voters Hit the Polls, Bringing a Democratic Win

Voter turnout rates at college precincts and amongst millennials increased by 91% this election, almost doubling the 2015 turnout for the same demographics, according...

Veterans Parade To Celebrate 10 Years With F22 Raptor Flyover / Other Special Appearances

The Virginia's Veterans Parade is celebrating 10 years of recognizing those who have served with a public procession featuring floats, music, and other entertainment....

RIDE Solutions, Preservation Foundation, Vinton History Museum Announce 2019 Tweed Ride

The annual ride will explore the history of Vinton this year with an 8-mile on- and off-road route. RIDE Solutions, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation,...

Virginia Political Groups and Candidates Like Facebook Ads

You might call it the Facebook Election. Many voters are “cutting the cord” from cable TV, and candidates and political organizations are turning to Facebook...

In Memoriam: Legendary Civil War Historian James I. ‘Bud’ Robertson Jr.

“History is the greatest teacher you will ever have,” James I. “Bud” Robertson Jr. often told his students. If history is the greatest teacher,...