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Road Project To Begin at Route 220 and International Parkway/Ashley Way
Work will start in May on a road construction project to improve traffic flow and safety by converting the intersection at Route 220 and Route 839/Route 1126 (International Parkway/Ashley...
VA Tech Expert Says Fireflies Aren’t Going Extinct But Numbers Dwindling
For many people, fireflies lighting up backyards is a sign of summertime. The thrill of...
“Personhood” Status for Unborn Emerges as New Front Line in Abortion Battle
“Fetal personhood” has emerged as the next step of the anti-abortion movement.
By amending state constitutions...
Virginia Residents Will Need ‘REAL ID’ to Board An Airplane Starting May 2025
Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time...
Amtrak Virginia Sets New Record With March 2024 Ridership
Double-digit increases seen on all four corridorsThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marked yet another...
Annual Reunion Provides Happy Trails Virginia Style
The annual gathering of Hollywood’s Western cowboys, cowgirls and family-friendly film and television stars was hosted by Dr. Fred Eichelman, Director for Point North...
Law Enforcement, Community Leaders Announce New Cooperative Effort to Curb Violent Crime
Leaders from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Virginia State Police,...
Virginia DMV Increases Staffing As Real ID Deadline Approaches
After noticing his driver’s license was set to expire, Loudoun County resident John Akins paid a visit to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles...
Star City Half Marathon & 10K Set for Saturday, November 23
On Saturday, November 23, 2019 Roanoke, VA will play host to one of the areas longest standing running events - the Star City Half...
VA Tech Carilion School of Medicine Holds Class of 2023 White Coat Ceremony
On Oct. 18, the 43 members of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s Class of 2023 participated in their White Coat Ceremony, a ritual...
VTC Med School Student Advocates For Rural Communities Here and Abroad
Growing up on a cattle farm – first in Pine Village, Indiana, and then in Riner, Virginia – Miranda Gerrard has deep appreciation for...