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Virginia experts explain what’s behind measles surge and how to stop it

The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Two Virginia Tech experts...

AI-Powered Text Scams Could Fool Anyone, Says VA Tech Data Privacy Expert

Don’t believe everything you read — especially if it’s a text message like these: "Notice:...

VA Tech experts on hurricane preparedness and flood warnings

The 2025 hurricane season is underway, with the National Weather Service predicting above-normal hurricane activity...

Youngkin Announces Achieving 25% Reduction Target for Regulatory Requirements

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that the Governor’s Office has approved regulatory changes that collectively...

VA Tech Helps CoStar Break Ground with FAA-Approved Drone Use

A global leader in real estate information and services can provide clients with a better...

VA Tech Program Shapes Nearly a Quarter of State’s School Superintendents

Take a look at the resumes of Virginia's public school leaders. One fact is clear – Virginia Tech is a leader in educating superintendents...

Keller Kicks Off Bid To Unseat Rasoul

About fifty supporters visited the historic King George Inn in Old Southwest on Sunday, July 6 to attend the campaign kickoff for local businessman...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Wins Big at Tour of America’s Dairyland

It’s good to be back in peaceful Roanoke County—a stark contrast to the high-energy whirlwind of 11 days at the Kwik Trip Tour of...

Youngkin-Signed Laws Now in Effect

Hundreds of bills passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin earlier this year have gone into effect this week. Many...

Swing It to End It donates $40,000 to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Swing It to End It, a charitable organization based in Roanoke, has established a fund to support the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s...

Carilion Clinic Unveils $100M Campaign for New Cancer Center

During the City of Roanoke’s annual Freedom Festival on July 3, Carilion Clinic announced the public phase of its Reaching Far, Caring Close campaign—an...