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Fralin Biomedical Institute Takes Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates and Informing Policy
Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos said when she’s in the ocean, temperature fluctuations, murky conditions, and the motion of...
Roanoke County Taxes / Budgeting Play Role In Vinton GOP Primary
Many now feel the pain of inflation while buying daily items like gas, restaurant meals...
DMV Urges Virginians to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Behind The Wheel
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is asking for drivers to help keep pedestrians...
Forest Service / Partners Release Elk From Kentucky Into West Virginia
Elk have been a staple at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for...
Virginia Receives Over $100 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
~ The approximate total of $108.4 million stems from seven different opioid settlements ~
Attorney General...
BBB Alert: Postcard Scam Hits Roanoke Area
A long-time scam has returned to the Roanoke area, according to reports that have come into the office of the Better Business Bureau Serving...
Frank Beamer Honored With Monument Unveiling, Renaming of Practice Facility
Virginia Tech Athletics unveiled a monument celebrating Coach Beamer at Moody Plaza during a pregame ceremony on Saturday. The National Football Foundation also conducted...
Eighth Annual Hokie Bugfest Spreads Its Wings on Oct. 20
The eighth annual Hokie BugFest is being held on October 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Virginia Tech Squires Student Center...
Angels of Assisi Waive Adoption Fees to Help Shelters That Rescued Animals During Hurricane Florence
There have been some very long days recently at Angels of Assisi. On Tuesday the shelter started the day off by welcoming new arrivals...
Tourism Revenues in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Reached $850 million in 2017
According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism in Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated $850 million in direct travel expenditures in 2017 an increase of 4.5% over...
LewisGale Acquires Virginia Orthopedics
New organization will be called LewisGale Physicians – Virginia Orthopedics
LewisGale Regional Health System announced today it is acquiring Salembased
Virginia Orthopaedic effective October 1. The...
