VA Tech Truck Safety Outreach Program Travels Across The Country

The ability to safely navigate around semi-trucks recently took stage in Las Vegas. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) outreach initiative Sharing the Road with Trucks traveled across the country to the city to present at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Convention and Exposition 2024. “I invited Sharing the Road to...
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Music Therapy Hits High Note With Community Choir

Every Thursday evening for an hour and a half, the performance hall at Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District comes alive with the sound...

Miss Virginia Opportunity Inc Announces New Leadership Team

The Miss Virginia Scholarship Program is now doing business as the Miss Virginia Opportunity, Inc. With continued leadership from Elaine B. Aikens, Co-Executive Director;...

Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition Praises Youngkin’s Decisive Leadership

Amidst a challenging budgetary landscape, the Virginia Conservative Leaders Coalition commends Governor Glenn Youngkin for his thoughtful navigation of Virginia’s fiscal priorities during the...
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City Offers Tax Relief Program for Elderly & Disabled Homeowners

To inquire about the program, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at [email protected] or call 540-853-2523. You can also click here to learn more from our website. Each homeowner who meets the following qualifications may have his or her real estate tax amounts frozen at the amount assessed at the time of application for relief: The property must...

NFPA Gives Resources / Guidelines About Safe Electrical Vehicle Charging at Home

As electric vehicles (EV) enter our roadways, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has introduced a series of free resources, guidelines, and information to help raise awareness about EV fires and safe EV charging practices at home. According to the International Energy Agency, global sales of electric vehicles exceeded 10 million in 2022 and are expected...

Expect Night-time Lane And Ramp Closures On Southbound Interstate 81 In Work Zone Near Salem

As part of the Interstate 81 widening project in Roanoke County near Salem, a nighttime lane and ramp closure on southbound I-81 are scheduled for Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, so barrier wall can be moved and a new traffic pattern put in place. Weather permitting, starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, April...
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