8+ hour, 53+ min ago  (161+ words) A four-day school week doesn't seem likely for Franklin County students any time soon. The school board agreed Monday night to table discussion on the cost-saving measure, leaving little indication it would be brought back in the future." Jason Dunovant…...

11+ hour, 7+ min ago  (206+ words) Coverage of the March 25, 2025, protest by students and faculty of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' decision to dissolve the university's Office for Inclusive Strategy and Excellence. BLACKSBURG " The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, facing concerns from students, faculty and…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (215+ words) In a fun series of science experiments, some Roanoke County students learned what works, and what doesn't work, to cushion an egg dropped from a helicopter. Kim Bradshaw, executive director of elementary instruction with Roanoke County Public Schools, unravels yarn…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (14+ words) Democrats say President Tim Sands may have been forced out of Virginia Tech'Roanoke Times...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (256+ words) A children's book is changed out monthly at the nature trail behind South County Library, with the pages displayed on large permanent exhibit panels along the path. There's a new active way to engage in reading at South County Library…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (245+ words) South County Library in Roanoke County earlier this year unveiled its Story Walk, which'promotes early literacy skills while encouraging outdoor activity and family time. Holter Gills, 8, left, and his brother, Connor Gills, 4, read the children's book "When Spring Comes" by…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (113+ words) From summer 2024: Virginia Tech spokesperson Mark Owczarski highlights building projects including Hitt Hall, a 101, 000-square-foot building that contains academic space and a 600-seat dining facility. BLACKSBURG " Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced Thursday that he plans to step down, leaving…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (133+ words) Roanoke Times Javascript is required to use this website. A portrait of Benjamin Franklin is displayed on U. S. $100 bills in Pennsylvania, on July 14, 2022. 1 high school softball player from each position to watch this season Virginia Tech softball's Bre Warren goes to…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (122+ words) Roanoke Times Javascript is required to use this website. Tailor Marco Lema, 35, of Ecuador, measures a denim alteration at Nordstrom headquarters March 23 in New York. 1 high school softball player from each position to watch this season Blacksburg elementary principal among…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (195+ words) Roanoke Times Javascript is required to use this website. Principal Dani Rule speaks during the E. C. Glass High School commencement ceremony at Liberty University's Vines Center on June 8, 2025. LYNCHBURG " The departure announcement of E. C. Glass High School Principal and longtime Lynchburg City…...