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Lawmakers Reconvene to Tackle Governor’s Changes; Set Budget Special Session Date
The General Assembly reconvened April 17 for legislators to address 116 of the governor’s bill recommendations, and decide how to tackle his 242 budget amendments.
Democrats did not attempt to...
Fralin Biomedical Institute Takes Aim at Tobacco Use, Cancer Rates and Informing Policy
Open-water swimming requires athletes to take into account a wide number of variables. Roberta Freitas-Lemos...
Roanoke County Taxes / Budgeting Play Role In Vinton GOP Primary
Many now feel the pain of inflation while buying daily items like gas, restaurant meals...
DMV Urges Virginians to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Behind The Wheel
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is asking for drivers to help keep pedestrians...
Forest Service / Partners Release Elk From Kentucky Into West Virginia
Elk have been a staple at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area for...
Foundation for Roanoke Valley Continues to Meet Community Needs in Big Way
Foundation for Roanoke Valley has been serving the community for over 28 years and is one of more than 750 community foundations in the...
Unknown Soldiers: UVA Researchers Discover Powerful Defenders of the Brain
A rare and powerful type of immune cell has been discovered in the meninges around the brain, suggesting the cells may play a critical...
Officials Announce Largest Natural Resource Damage Settlement in Virginia’s History
The Departments of Justice and the Interior has joined with the Commonwealth of Virginia to announce a proposed settlement with DuPont valued at approximately...
Christmas Festivities Abound at The Rescue Mission
Christmas is in the air at the Rescue Mission, with lots of festivities for shelter guests and program participants, as well as the community.
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Roanoke TSA Encounters Variety of Prohibited Items in 2016
Shares travel tips for travelers out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
The best way to ensure a quick trip through the security screening process at Roanoke-Blacksburg...
11th Annual Drumstick DASH Smashes Fundraising Record
The Rescue Mission’s biggest fundraiser just got bigger in terms of dollars raised. The Drumstick DASH netted $265,400, smashing the record set last year...
