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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...

Mill Mountain Garden Club explores Health Sciences and Technology campus green roof

Members of the Mill Mountain Garden Club in Roanoke toured the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute’s Riverside 4 building in August to see its rooftop...

City of Roanoke Announces New Chief of Police

Scott Booth has been named as the new Chief of Police for the City of Roanoke, effective October 31. Notable accomplishments during Booth’s tenure...

DMV Offers Electronic Title Transfer for Qualified Vehicle Sales  

New Website Offers More Online Options for Virginians As part of DMV’s renewed efforts to provide superior service to Virginians, the agency is expanding its...

VA Announces Over $2.9 Million in Small Business Development and Community Revitalization Grants

Funding will support expanding small businesses, revitalizing downtown districts and filling vacant storefronts  Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced $2,910,500 in Virginia Main Street (VMS), Community...

VA Tech Board of Visitors Receives Glimpse of Vision for Medical School’s Future

During their August meeting, members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors received a firsthand look at what makes the Virginia Tech Carilion School of...

VA Tech Researchers Work Hard To Protect The Protectors

For months, U.S. officials have been sniffing out malicious computer code that they suspect to be planted inside the power grid and communication control systems on...