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Veteran and First Responder-focused Recovery Center Opens in Virginia

Warriors Heart Recovery and Rehabilitation Center opened in Caroline County on Sep. 11 with a focus to help military members, veterans, first responders and their families. The 60-bed facility sits...

Roanoke College Poll: Trust Among Virginians Suffers Long Decline to Record Lows

The "Virginia Trust Index" rebounded slightly in August 2023 from a series low in May....

August Economic Indicators Signal Continued Labor Market Strength

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced an increase of just over 7,300 more employed Virginians in...

Future of Mining Outlook Brought Into Focus by New King Coal Documentary

The acclaimed documentary “King Coal” mediates on the legacy of coal mining, exploring its influence...

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Acorns . . .

Each fall, acorns cover Virginia’s forests, yards, parking lots and sidewalks. However, most of these...

Former Roanoke Mayor David Bowers Changes Parties – Joins Republicans

The Full Text of Bowers’ Statement: On this Patriot Day, September 11, 2023, after months of reflection, consultation with my wife, Margarita, family, friends and...

VA Tech Expert Discusses Extreme Environments / Causes of Recent Wildfires

As Hawaii considers how to reopen to tourism in the wake of the fires that devastated Maui, Canada continues to experience its worst ever...

Youngkin Announces ALL IN VA Plan to Address COVID-19 Era Learning Loss /Absenteeism

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced ALL IN VA, a comprehensive plan to support Virginia’s students facing the continued detrimental impacts of COVID-19 learning loss,...

9-11: We Remember

Today is the solemn twenty-second remembrance day of September 11, 2001, when 19 hijackers, all young adult males from the Middle East, took over...

Throngs Crowd Olde Salem Days–Until Rain Rolls In

Historic Salem loves its traditions, and one of its most beloved that has become popular in the region is Olde Salem Days, held the...

Rail Authority Encourages Virginians to Take The Train to Local Fall Festivals

Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Virginia with gorgeous fall foliage, apple picking, and seasonal festivals. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority...