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Lisa Rayne promoted to county finance director
With the county since 2014, Lisa Rayne has been promoted to finance director. Lisa Rayne was...
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Virginia Tech to continue test-optional undergraduate admissions for entering class of 2022
Applicants for undergraduate admission may submit or omit test scores as part of the application process....
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Appalachian sensations Steep Canyon Rangers and Amythyst Kiah take the Moss Arts Center stage Saturday
Asheville, North Carolina-based band Steep Canyon Rangers. Asheville, North Carolina-based Grammy winner Steep Canyon Rangers, known...
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The journey of a COVID-19 test result starts with this team
Emily Schofield prepares for one of many COVID-19 swab tests at Lane Stadium. Photo by Ray...
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New HokieBird statue honors the Class of 2020
A new Hokiebird statue honoring the Class of 2020 is a bittersweet reminder of the disruption...
Read moreNews Brief: Three Firehouse Primary candidates certified
Three Seventh Legislative District Republican candidates -- Marie March, Sherri M. Blevins, and Lowell Bowman -- have been certified by...
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Pets of the Week
At this time, visits to the Animal Care and Adoption Center are limited to one party at a time in...
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Soles4Souls shoe drive nets more than 1,100 pairs of shoes
Members of VT’s Graduate School Office of Recruitment, Diversity, and Inclusion load a van with shoes...
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Governor announces goal to double Virginia’s farm exports
Agriculture is Virginia’s biggest industry. RICHMOND—Virginia’s largest industry is poised to play a big role in...
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Virginia farmers benefit from robust pet food industry
Virginia’s 12 pet food processors spend more than $120 million annually on ingredients from farms and...
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