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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...

Experts Offer Fall Maintenance Tips for Drought-stricken Lawns

This summer’s exceptionally dry weather has left many Virginia lawns looking brown. While cool-season turfgrasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue) often revive...

Drone Delivery Launches in Southwest Virginia

In each of three suburban yards in Christiansburg, Virginia, a drone zoomed into view, hovered over the lawn, and lowered a package neatly onto...

Virginia’s Unemployment Rate Is Lowest in 18+ Years

Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped from 2.8% to 2.7% in September, state and federal officials announced Friday. Virginia was one of seven states where...

More Than 40,000 People Expected to Attend GO Fest This Weekend

The three-day outdoors festival opens Friday at 6 p.m. and wraps up Sunday. Festival-goers can try, watch, and race in more than 100 different...

Commonwealth of VA Announces Largest Renewable Energy Contract in Nation

New agreement to purchase 420 megawatts of solar and wind energy follows historic month for clean energy in Virginia  The Commonwealth of Virginia has announced...

Virginia Western Celebrates New STEM Building With Grand Opening

Regional leaders cite facility as hub of collaboration that will drive innovation and economic growth Virginia Western Community College welcomed community members from across the...