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Statistics Prove: “Yes” Vote Is Pushing The Most Gerrymandered Map In USA

With the final day of voting, April 21, approaching, more Virginians are paying attention to the current election. Many are puzzled or even enraged by some of the following...

Roanoke Animal Cancer Care and Research Center Helps Cat Reach Remission

Cynthia Sutton drives 3 ½ hours every three weeks from Big Stone Gap to Roanoke...

RCPS and Carilion Clinic Announce Long-Term Partnership

Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) and Carilion Clinic are proud to announce a long-term partnership...

Roanoke City School Board Approves Staffing Reductions to Address Structural Funding Gap

At its March 24 meeting, the Roanoke City School Board approved a plan to address...

Youngkin Blasts Spanberger For “Blatant Lie” On Gerrymander “Yes” Vote

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), usually known for his mild-mannered demeanor, broke with decorum and...

Legislators Delay Decision on Funding I-81 Improvements

Interstate 81’s heart pumps through rural Virginia with veins that run from Tennessee to the Canadian border — a vital roadway for manufacturers, farmers...

VA Western Fralin Futures Scholarship Program to Help Students Cross “Finish Line”

In a recent survey of incoming Virginia Western Community College students, 92 percent reported they planned to work while pursuing their degree. Nearly a...

2019 Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt / Youth Essay Contest Coming Up

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt, scheduled for April 26-27.  The Virginia...

VA Tech Expert: Daylight Saving Time Change Can Enhance Driver Fatigue, Drowsy Driving

As most Americans get ready to push their clocks forward for daylight saving time, it’s also a time for commuters that can translate to...

Bills to Protect Landowners in Pipeline Cases Fail

  Landowners fighting to keep their property from being taken by pipeline building companies will continue footing the legal bills after two bills failed in...

UPDATE: Safe Driving Advocates Lament Defeat of ‘Hands-Free’ Legislation

Traffic safety advocates are upset by the surprise defeat of legislation that would have prohibited motorists in Virginia from holding their cellphones while driving. They...