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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...

Study Shows Tech Football Brings $69 Million / 300 Jobs to Region

Virginia Tech home football games draw an influx of out-of-town fans – a boon to many businesses in the region. The visiting maroon-and-orange contingent...

State Announces Major Conservation Initiative: “Virginia Treasures”

Plan seeks to identify, conserve and protect 1,000 Virginia Treasures  The State of Virginia has announced the launch of "Virginia Treasures," the Commonwealth’s new strategy for...

Report Shows Hotel Roanoke to Be Major Economic Player

Since being saved from the wrecking ball, the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (HRCC) has had an overall economic impact pegged at more than...

RIDE Solutions Kicks off Cyclist Awareness Campaign

“Change Your Perspective” aims to increase safety as commuting by bicycle becomes more popular RIDE Solutions, which provides alternative transportation options for the region, has...

Southwest Virginia Ballet To Present Cinderella

Cinderella goes to the ball with the pre-professional dancers of Southwest Virginia Ballet. SVB brings the classic fairytale to life as Cinderella is transformed from...

‘ICAT Day’ Gives Access to “The Cube” and Other Innovative Arts and Tech Research

From luminescent forests to laptop orchestras to 3D tornado visualizations, see how Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technologyis blazing a path between...