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Memorial Day Events Listed
Monday is Memorial Day when we traditionally and purposefully recognize the thousands of Virginians and fellow Americans who have given the last full measure of devotion in defense of...
Expert Opinion: Memorial Day Should Unite Americans
Each Memorial Day, James Dubinsky takes some time to reflect.
A retired U.S. Army veteran and...
‘Get A Good Pair of Boots’: Students From Rural Appalachia Discuss Their Experiences as Hokies
In the fall of 2020, five students from rural Southwest Virginia transferred into Virginia Tech’s College...
Priddy Quick: New City Council Member Already Has Eyes On Bigger Prize
"Timing is everything" is an oft-quoted saying. The sudden timing of a new Roanoke City...
Virginia Sees Slowest April Housing Market in More Than A Decade
But tight inventory conditions keep the market competitive and home prices high
According to the April...
Shoplifting Surge Forces Walmart To Lock Up Daily Items / City Leaders Ignore Issue
Roanoke for generations has been known as a charming city - "The Star City of the South" - with friendly people and safe streets....
STAR FEATURE: Debt Ceiling Decision Looms For Virginians / All Americans
31,400,000,000,000 . . .
Thirty-one trillion four hundred billion is a difficult number to conceptualize. Fourteen digits are used to assemble the quantity, eleven zeros...
Study Says SWVA Ideal Location to Develop Advanced Nuclear Technology
A study released this week says southwest Virginia is an ideal location to develop advanced nuclear technology. The Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy)...
Altec Industries to Invest $1.4 million on New Product Line in Botetourt County, Creating 150 Jobs
Altec Industries, a global industrial machinery manufacturer, will invest $1.4 million to expand the production of Altec’s construction equipment product line in Botetourt County....
Blue Ridge Parkway Opens 2023 Season Memorial Day Weekend
National Park Service officials remind visitors to enjoy the view, and watch the road
Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers open with...
Annual Click-It or Ticket Campaign in Place to Increase Virginia Seat Belt Use Rate
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and AAA Mid-Atlantic joins Virginia’s first responders, local law enforcement and Virginia State Police to focus on saving...
