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Virginia Receives Over $100 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
~ The approximate total of $108.4 million stems from seven different opioid settlements ~
Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that Virginia has received another round of payments from settlements...
Wildlife Center Releases Owl From Mill Mountain Star For First Ever Flight
On March 14, 2023 a Roanoke City police officer brought the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center...
AG Miyares Takes Action as Bank of America Accused of “De-banking Conservatives”
Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a 15-state coalition in a letter demanding Bank of America...
VCE: For Virginia, Less-Mow April is Better Than No Mow May
Each May, millions of people preserve the blooming dandelions and clover in their lawns by...
“Green Technology” Requires Mined Materials – And A Workforce to Meet Demand
The mining industry is booming, but the industry is digging deep to find highly trained...
Passenger Traffic at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Highest in Over A Decade
December traffic increased 4.5% year over year at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as 2018 continues the trend of strong traffic growth.
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport...
Tech Alumnus Parlays Pickleball Into $25 Million Plus Online Retail Business
For a young entrepreneur with business on his mind, Virginia Tech was a great place to be in the ’90s.
Coming out of high school...
Pet Owners / Animal Control Officers Reminded to Ensure Health and Safety of Animals Ahead of Severe Cold
Leaving an animal exposed to extreme cold without adequate shelter can constitute animal cruelty
As parts of Virginia prepare for extreme cold the State of...
Amid Protest, Legislators Announce 5% Pay Raise for Teachers
As hundreds of teachers and supporters from around the state marched to the Virginia Capitol to call for higher salaries and more funding for...
Marie Kondo “Tidying Up” Movement Impacting Local Goodwill Donations
The Today Show recently highlighted the “Marie Kondo Effect” on thrift store donations in an article you can view by clicking here. The article featured...
Basketball Fundraiser Marks 10th Anniversary of Morgan Harrington Case
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students will try to win back their title against a team of Carilion Clinic residents, attending physicians, and Jefferson...