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Virginia Tech defensive lineman Kemari Copeland set another school record in the weight room.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Public Schools is gearing up for the first day of class on August 11th, while preparing for a major leadership change. Superintendent Dr. Verletta White, who started the job during COVID, announced in June she’ll retire after the 2026–2027 school year, wrapping up a 35-year career in

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- A Pulaski town council member and current county work report coordinator was arrested by the FBI, accused of receiving and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Steven Wayne Erickson, 48, was arrested on Thursday, July 23. The investigation began after federal agents received a cyber tip

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - FloydFest ’26 Daydream is under way at FestivalPark in Check, with multiple stages of live music running through Sunday. The festival features national acts and local favorites, along with vendors, food, children’s activities and more. Single-day tickets start at around $170. Mary Draper Ingles...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR)- Virginia Tech administrators announced a $20 million gift to the university’s School of Architecture by professor emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury. Choudhury began his career at Virginia Tech in 1974, teaching for decades at the Blacksburg campus. He also participated in study-abroad programs. Chou

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ/Rep. Griffith’s Office Release) - The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has chosen Virginia Tech to host a revamped fellowship program for senior military officers, according to the office of Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-9). His office says the Senior Service College Fellowship “helps train and develop

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — For this week's Amazing America 250, ABC13 heads to Mill Mountain and shares the history of the Roanoke Star. Not only does it shine bright, but it represents the bright future ahead for Roanoke. You can find it on 2198 Mill Mountain Spur, in Roanoke.

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A planned Google data center in Botetourt County will use air-cooling technology, according to County officials. “While the exact cooling technology for the subsequent buildings two and three remains under active evaluation, Google is committed to our ongoing, close relationship with the

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – 18 dogs and 18 cats were confiscated by responders from a home in Botetourt County on Tuesday and are now under the care of Angels of Assisi, staff members said. Staff also said the animals recently traveled from Texas in a trailer and were found dehydrated.

Plus: There's an opportunity Thursday night to get a last look at Roanoke's Democratic city council candidates before the Aug. 4 primary. The post Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Police department touts drop in Roanoke crime appeared first on Cardinal News .