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Alumni Offer Words of Advice to Soon-To-Be Hokie Grads

Virginia Tech’s campuses will soon welcome family, friends, and visitors to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of new Hokie graduates during spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Employees working in the Division of Campus...

Kaine / Warner Vote For Warrantless Spying On Americans But Against Trial Of Impeached Official

On April 12, the House of Representatives voted 273-147 to continue for two years a...

Roanoke Co., Botetourt, Vinton Host Forums To Discuss High-Crash Locations

Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the Town of Vinton are collaborating on a  Comprehensive Safety...

What All Dog Owners Should Know About Lyme Disease

As Lyme disease cases rise in the U.S., humans are not the only ones at...

Debate Continues on Virginia Bill to Legalize Physician-assisted Death 

Both sides of medical aid in dying bill emphasize respect for human lives George Michael Vasiloff...

Weather Services / APPCO Forecast Sunday Night Thru Monday as Heaviest Wind and Rain for VA / WV

Appalachian Power is planning its response to Hurricane Florence, currently a strong Category 2 storm expected to make landfall in the Carolinas tomorrow. Forecast models...

Roanoke City Website Prepares Community for Potential Impacts of Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence Preparation, FAQ Recent Weather Update Based on the latest weather briefing from National Weather Service - Blacksburg, Hurricane Florence could cause significant rainfall and...

VA Tech Researcher to Study Effects of Drying Streams

Virginia Tech researcher, Meryl Mims, is the co-principal investigator on one of the first large-scale coordinated ecology research projects to study what happens to...

Apex Center for Entrepreneurs Translates Lab Experiments to Full Blown Businesses

The sparkling red brick and glass buildings in the Virginia Tech - Carilion corridor continue to bring Roanoke more than beautiful structures that often...

Fourth Annual Roanoke Hike For Hospice  Benefiting Good Samaritan Hospice

Good Samaritan Hospice’s fourth annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice will begin with a personal hike (easy and intermediate routes available) through the heart of Explore Park...

Longtime Salem Police Chief Receives Roanoke College Charles Brown Award

Roanoke College has recognized former City of Salem Police Chief James R. Bryant for his years of service to the Salem community. The award is...