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DCR Issues Reminder Warning for Low Head Dams

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is supporting April Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month to encourage Virginians to protect themselves from the dangers associated with these structures. A...

Sens. Kaine / Warner Vote To Keep Flying Illegal Aliens Into US Cities

More evidence of governmental dysfunction was displayed March 21-23. Despite the US National Debt at over...

VA Free Clinics Await First Funding Increase in Years

The network of Virginia free clinics may receive its largest funding increase since 2016 to...

Bad News: Bradford Pear Trees Are Blooming Again

You’ve probably seen the beautiful white flowers of Callery pear trees, more commonly known as...

Youngkin Acts on 67 Bills / Vetoes 30 That Would Punish Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Amends 6 Bills and Signs 4 Bills Making It Harder for Criminals to Use Guns Governor...

One year Out, Security Expert Evaluates Effectiveness of Real ID

Virginia Tech security and terrorism expert Aaron Brantly says the implementation of Real ID is a solid first step in standardizing the identification of...

Virginia Tech Builds Momentum in Latest Higher Education World University Rankings

Virginia Tech is making notable progress toward President Tim Sands' milestone to be recognized among the top 13 U.S. public land-grant universities by 2024. Tech has moved up a level, from...

VA Teacher Fired for Declining to Refer to Female Student With Male Pronouns Files Suit

Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a French teacher fired from his job at West Point High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, for declining to refer...

Expert: Dry Conditions Will Hurt This Year’s Fall Color Outlook

It’s dry and getting drier in Virginia’s mountains, leading to what could be a very disappointing season for fall color, according to Virginia Tech...

Carilion Clinic Announces Tanglewood Mall Clinic Facility

Renovated space will house Carilion Children’s outpatient practices Carilion Clinic has announced it have leased 150,000 square feet of space at Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke...

Roanoke County Open New 235 Acre Park on National Public Lands Day

Hinchee Park Offers Regional Trail Connections to Carvins Cove & Hanging Rock Roanoke County opened its new 235 acre park with a ribbon cutting on...