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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...

Virginia Tech Biocomplexity Researchers Share Findings on How Opioid-related Messaging Goes Viral

What does the U.S. opioid epidemic look like from the front lines? An estimated 116 overdose deaths a day and more than a thousand...

Number of Motorcyclist Fatalities in 2017 is Highest in Virginia in a Decade

Last year, Virginia recorded the highest number of motorcyclist fatalities in a decade, and, as the weather warms again, the Virginia Department of Motor...

Floyd Tourism Development Council Unveils New “Floyd, Virginia” Logo

The Floyd County Tourism Development Council (FCTDC) and the Floyd County Office of Economic Development have joined forces to create a first-ever official logo...

Warner Talks Banking Reform, Russia and Cybersecurity on Visit to Roanoke

Virginia’s senior U.S. Senator was in Roanoke recently, touting a bill that has already passed through the Senate and awaits action in the House...

Recruits Graduate From Roanoke Valley Regional Fire & EMS Academy

The Roanoke Valley Regional Fire & EMS Academy #22 consisting of 13 personnel representing Roanoke County only have graduated at Valley Word Church. Each...

Roanoke Valley Gives A Big Winner For Local Non-Profits

Almost 170 local non-profits raised $740,000 during the one-day March 15 Roanoke Valley Gives online fundraiser this year. The third annual event was organized...