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“Personhood” Status for Unborn Emerges as New Front Line in Abortion Battle
“Fetal personhood” has emerged as the next step of the anti-abortion movement.
By amending state constitutions or passing new laws, a number of state legislatures across the country are attempting...
Virginia Residents Will Need ‘REAL ID’ to Board An Airplane Starting May 2025
Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time...
Amtrak Virginia Sets New Record With March 2024 Ridership
Double-digit increases seen on all four corridorsThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marked yet another...
Marine Terminal Improvements Almost Complete – No Impact Yet From Maryland Bridge Collapse
The Richmond Marine Terminal has not seen an increase in traffic following the Francis Scott...
Police Clash With Protesters at VCU Pro-Palestine Event
Law enforcement officers arrested 13 individuals during a chaotic clash that involved use of chemical...
Cardiac Arrest Patient Rescued from Dragon’s Tooth Trail
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue received a call for service on Tuesday at approximately 4:45 p.m. for a male in his 60’s who was experiencing chest...
Annual City Neighborhoods’ Potluck Dinner & Awards Celebration to Be Held Nov 10
Roanokers are invited to this year's Annual City Neighborhoods' Harvesting of the Fruits' Potluck Dinner and Awards Celebration scheduled for Friday, November 10, 2017...
Drive Smart VA Seeks to Save Teen Lives Through Interactive Educational Experience
Last year in Virginia, 76 people died and nearly 10,000 people were injured in crashes involving teen drivers. Teen drivers are three times more...
Drug Takeback Day Events To Be Held Across Roanoke Area
Roanokers are encouraged to take advantage of Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. (October 28th 2017.) Law enforcement agencies, community partners, and members...
Virginia Museum of Transportation To Offer New Private Railcar Excursions
The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. announces a new offering with Amtrak for luxurious private rail car service between Roanoke and Washington, D.C. The...
Virginia Tech Beyond Boundaries Scholars Program Helps More Than 130 Students
George Wenn III was certain he wanted to attend Virginia Tech. He did not know if he and his family could afford it. Then...