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FRED FIRST: No Peace With The Winds of Winter

This post revisits a post from 2011 (and originally from maybe 2004) where the wind was the dominant feature of our winter days. This, I might add, was a complaint...

The Roanoke History / O. Winston Link Museum To Be Open on Saturdays

The Roanoke History / O. Winston Link Museum will be open starting Saturday, January 18....

City of Roanoke Elevates Emergency Response with Cutting-Edge Technology

In the heart of Roanoke’s bustling 911 Center, a quiet revolution is reshaping how emergency...

Where 2024 Voter Turnout Was Highest And Lowest in Virginia 

 Virginia saw its lowest overall voter turnout in a presidential election since 2000, although over...

Transportation Institute Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Trucking Education Grants

Safety is not only for truck drivers, but also the drivers around them. The Virginia Tech...

SCOTT DREYER: Dems Keep Pushing Culture of Death

On Friday, Feb. 9, the Democrat-controlled State Senate in a 21-19 party line vote passed Senate Bill 280, pleasantly named "Death with Dignity." This issue...

Restoration Efforts Expanded in Shenandoah Valley

Protection for rare sinkhole ponds, wetlands funded by damage settlement More than 35 acres have recently been added to two Virginia natural area preserves in...

VA Tech Installs Overdose Kits in All Residence Halls

Virginia Tech has recently completed the installation of ONEbox kits in all residence halls. The response kits contains naloxone, the temporary opioid reversal spray also known...

Packing Essentials for Hiking With Your Infant

Introduction Hiking with your infant can be a rewarding and memorable experience, allowing you to introduce your little one to the wonders of the great...

Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets Through Trade Accelerator Program

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that 16 companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export...

Historic Marker Celebrates VWCC’s Pioneer Role in Community College System

In a meaningful event highlighting the rich history of education in Roanoke, the City of Roanoke, in collaboration with Virginia Western Community College, unveiled...