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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...

Roanoke College Poll Has Clinton, Trump Holding Leads in VA

Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders (50%-33%), and Donald Trump leads the Republican field (Trump 38%, Cruz 15%, Rubio 13%), according to The Mid February...

Coalition of Local Governments Asks: Are You Ready For A Disaster?

Announced last month, "Ready Roanoke Valley" is a coalition of public service agencies from local governments in the valley, spreading the word to residents...

National Health Outreach Conference To Be Held in Roanoke

 The Virginia Cooperative Extension will host the 2016 National Health Outreach Conference in Roanoke from April 6-8. The theme for this year’s conference is “All Aboard:...

VTC School of Medicine Uses Nontraditional Interview Process for Admissions

It’s a little before 8 a.m. on a Saturday, and there is tension in the air.  Forty-four men and women in dark suits mingle...

Southeast Activist, Others Throw Hats in The Ring For City Council

Roanoke City Council certainly has known Duane Howard over the years – the southeast city resident has often spoken at public meetings, criticizing a...

Services To Elderly Receive Big Boost From Foundation for Roanoke Valley

Nonprofit organizations that provide services to the elderly received over $250,000 in grants awarded by Foundation for Roanoke Valley.  As part of the Foundation’s...