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First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Launches Fentanyl College Ambassador Program

On Thursday, First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin joined Secretary of Health and Human Resources Janet V. Kelly, James Madison University (JMU) leadership, and student leaders to officially launch the Fentanyl College Ambassador Program at JMU on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Statewide efforts across legislation, law enforcement,...
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Roanoke is Going to Have Its First LEGO Fan Convention Next Week

Roanoke Valley will have its first ever LEGO Fan convention, when the Roanoke Valley BRICK CONVENTION arrives at the Salem Civic Center next week...

Youngkin Announces Google Investing $9 Billion Across Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced Google will invest an additional $9 billion in Virginia through the end of 2026. The funds will be focused...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Hurricane Erin Is Our Future – Part I

I read a prescient and depressing article in the Associated Press written by Danica Coto on August 16, 2025, entitled, "Hurricane Erin Explodes In Strength To A...

BOB BROWN: WORRY

Hokies open the season Sunday against No. 13 South Carolina

Game details Virginia Tech opens its season Sunday afternoon against No. 13 South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The gates open at 1...

Youngkin Highlights Higher Test Scores Across Virginia Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera yesterday joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson and leaders from the Virginia Board of Education...

Food Truck Thursday Is Back at Walrond Park Thursday, September 4

Roanoke County welcomes back Food Truck Thursday to Walrond Park on Thursday, September 4 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In addition to mouthwatering food, attendees can take in...

Blue Ridge Twenty28: Stars & Stripes Stacked at U.S National Track Championships

As I head back to Roanoke, Virginia, I’m reflecting on an incredible couple of weeks back on the track. Not many know this, but twenty years ago we...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

If Jesus Came With You to School, What Would You Do? (Part 2 of 2) “If Jesus came with me to school, I would respect...