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Alumni Offer Words of Advice to Soon-To-Be Hokie Grads

Virginia Tech’s campuses will soon welcome family, friends, and visitors to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of new Hokie graduates during spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Employees working in the Division of Campus...

Kaine / Warner Vote For Warrantless Spying On Americans But Against Trial Of Impeached Official

On April 12, the House of Representatives voted 273-147 to continue for two years a...

Roanoke Co., Botetourt, Vinton Host Forums To Discuss High-Crash Locations

Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are collaborating on a  Comprehensive Safety...

What All Dog Owners Should Know About Lyme Disease

As Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at...

Debate Continues on Virginia Bill to Legalize Physician-assisted Death 

Both sides of medical aid in dying bill emphasize respect for human lives George Michael Vasiloff...

Food and Agricultural Cyberbiosecurity Workshop to Be Held

Just like many industries moving to an increasingly digital world, agribusiness needs resources and strategies to protect biological and data sources from potential cyber-attacks,...

Virginia War Memorial To Hold POW/MIA Recognition Events

Friday, September 18 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day.  The Virginia War Memorial will honor and remember all American service members who were held as...

UVA Concussion Discovery Reveals Dire, Unknown Effect of Even Mild Brain Injuries

Swelling Prevents Brain From Cleaning Itself of Toxins; Repeated Concussions Take a Cumulative, Long-Term Toll UVA researchers have discovered that concussions and traumatic brain injuries,...

VA Senate Passes Suetterlein’s Parole Transparency Bill 

SB5012 Heading to the House of Delegates after bipartisan 29-10 vote    The Virginia Senate passed legislation that would finally make public the votes of Virginia's...

Virginians Debate Whether COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Mandatory

Though the federal government is asking states to prepare for the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine within months, some Virginians differ on whether the...

Roanoke County Libraries Make Plans to Reopen

Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) is planning to reopen four of its buildings this fall. South County Library, the largest and most used location...