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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...

As Mother Did Before Her Roanoker Dons White Coat at VT Veterinarian School

When Sara Farthing crossed the stage at the Inn at Virginia Tech on Aug. 17, she followed in her mother’s footsteps in more ways...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Cheers Trail and Passport Announced

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) has announced the VBR "Cheers Trail and Passport" guiding visitors and locals through the regional craft beverage scene. The Cheers...

Charlottesville Native Becomes One of Tech’s Biggest Sports Promoters

As a boy growing up in Charlottesville, Virginia, Will Stewart could never have imagined rooting against his hometown’s collegiate teams. Once he reached his...

State of Virginia to Hold First ‘Governor’s Capitol Classic Car Show’

The State of Virginia will host the first Governor’s Capitol Classic Car Show, a family friendly event on Capitol Square that will feature a...

Donations to Virginia Tech Top $150 Million for Second Straight Year

For the second year in a row, donations to Virginia Tech surpassed $150 million. Tens of thousands of donors made more than $153.6 million in...

Star City Reads Finds Creative Outlet For Children’s Books

Roanoke’s  ongoing commitment to improving the reading levels of third graders – often a harbinger of future success in school and beyond – is...