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DCR Issues Reminder Warning for Low Head Dams

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is supporting April Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month to encourage Virginians to protect themselves from the dangers associated with these structures. A...

Sens. Kaine / Warner Vote To Keep Flying Illegal Aliens Into US Cities

More evidence of governmental dysfunction was displayed March 21-23. Despite the US National Debt at over...

VA Free Clinics Await First Funding Increase in Years

The network of Virginia free clinics may receive its largest funding increase since 2016 to...

Bad News: Bradford Pear Trees Are Blooming Again

You’ve probably seen the beautiful white flowers of Callery pear trees, more commonly known as...

Youngkin Acts on 67 Bills / Vetoes 30 That Would Punish Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Amends 6 Bills and Signs 4 Bills Making It Harder for Criminals to Use Guns Governor...

Virginia Tech Corps Alumna to Lead F/A-18F Super Hornets Over Lane Stadium

During her military career, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stacy Uttecht has done everything from flying with a F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration team to commanding a...

Roanoke Rising Campaign Raises Over $200 Million – Concludes as Largest in Roanoke College’s History

On the evening of Oct. 26, Roanoke College announced the record breaking conclusion of its Roanoke Rising Campaign. The campaign, publicly launched in April...

VTC School of Medicine Class of 2022 Participates in White Coat Ceremony

The 43 members of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's Class of 2022 received their white coats during the annual White Coat Ceremony on...

VA Department of Forestry Prepares for Natural Disasters Affecting Community Forest

Many Virginia localities have experienced significant infrastructure damage this hurricane season.  Downed or damaged trees in our community forest – the trees in our...

STEAM Coffee + Eatery Opens at Hotel Roanoke

STEAM Coffee + Eatery, a grab-and-go retail space that opened to the public on Oct. 10 in The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, is...

Governor’s School 3rd Annual Shelly STEM Challenge Names “Parking Garage Storm Water Challenge” Winners

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, RVGS hosted the 3rd Annual Shelly STEM Challenge. Eight Governor’s Schools from across Virginia brought 40 students to participate...