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Virginia Passenger Rail To Be Transformed In Next Decade
Virginia will break ground on several long-awaited rail projects next year and has started to announce construction partners. The state's investment in its passenger rail infrastructure aims to reduce...
Governor Youngkin Launches “Building Blocks for Virginia Families” Initiative
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia will make a significant investment in early learning...
VA Tech Mathematician “Future Proofs” Online Security for Looming Quantum Threats
A lone ranger riding off into the sunset might say something sage and vague, such...
East Roanoke River Greenway Extensions Set to Begin
Route to Run From Highland Road to Explore Park in Roanoke County
Roanoke County has announced...
Opioid Battle Ongoing in Virginia Despite Settlement Money
Fatal overdose rates remain high in Virginia, even as the state begins to spread opioid...
Parking At McAfee Knob Trailhead on Route 311 To Close During Bridge Construction
Pedestrian bridge construction to start in late 2023 / be completed by late 2024
As part of a project to construct a new pedestrian bridge...
VTC Food Expert: Instead of Calories / Macros, Think About Level of Food Processing
Scientific consensus is building around a clear recommendation: To improve health, we need to think differently about our diet of ultra-processed foods. Rather than...
Tips to Avoid Charity Scams During The Holidays
For many people, the holiday season is a time to giveback. It’s also the time of year when scammers ramp up their efforts to...
Drumstick Dash Continues to “Move Feet So Others Can Eat!”
Blue skies and crisp temperatures greeted over 8,000 people in Downtown Roanoke on Thanksgiving morning, as they prepared for the festivities of the Drumstick...
Far Better To Be A Ruffed Grouse Than A Turkey This Week . . .
Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Fund Grant Will Benefit Ruffed Grouse Population
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)...
Some Voters Get 2 Ballots – Virginia Election System Needs Improvements
A voter in Windsor Hills of Roanoke County, Gene Rose, recently shared his unsettling Election Day story.
"I voted early on Sept. 26, 2023 in...
