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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...

Lexington Labyrinths Offer Visitors Moments of Reflection / Contemplation

Visitors to Lexington/Rockbridge County will find "moments of zen" as they walk three uniquely designed labyrinths located at Robert E. Lee Episcopal Church, Country...

Third Annual Roanoke Hike For Hospice Scheduled for Sunday Sept 10th

Good Samaritan Hospice’s third annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice is scheduled for Sunday, September 10th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at Explore Park, located just...

Landowners Sue FERC to Stop Abuse of Eminent Domain for Private Gain for Proposed Pipelines

A group of over 50 landowners from the region whose farms and homes are in the path of the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic...

State “Earn A Buck” Campaign In Effect In All Incorporated Cities and Towns

Beginning with the 2017 deer season, the ‘Earn a Buck’ (EAB) requirement that’s already in place in some counties will also be in effect...

Local Farmers Markets Highlight Bounty of The Blue Ridge

As school starts back in session and we near the official end of summer, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the bounty...

Mindfulness Conference Returns for 4th Year

It’s called the Mindfulness Institute of the Roanoke Valley, dedicated as the website (mindfulroanoke.org) declares to “promote the science and practice of mindfulness throughout...