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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...

Region and State To Benefit from Tech Fermentation Program / Master Brewers Recognition

Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology Fermentation Program is one of the first programs in North America to earn recognition from the...

2017 Salem Fair Celebrates Three Decades With Successful Year

The Salem Fair concluded its 12-day run at the Taliaferro Complex Sunday night and Fair Manager, Carey Harveycutter, says he and other event organizers...

Roanoke Blue Ridge Parkway Volunteer Named Virginia’s Cox Conserves Hero for 2017

Barbara Duerk, an ebullient, visionary force in the Roanoke Valley, has been selected as the state winner for the Virginia Cox Conserves Heroes Award...

Rockbridge County Offers Unique Summer Paddle & Pole Adventures

Just a short 50 minute drive from Roanoke, Rockbridge County offers some of Virginia’s most pristine rivers and streams and a diverse range of...

First Tee Roanoke Valley Helps Kick Off Youth Day At Greenbrier Classic

Tuesday at the PGA TOUR Greenbrier Classic has the longstanding tradition of being Youth Day, with several events throughout the day centered around tomorrow's...

Dining in The Dark a Chance to See How the Unsighted Live

Last year’s inaugural sellout event was held in a basement level room at Hotel Roanoke. So this year “Dining in the Dark” is moving...