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wdbj7.com > 06/04/2026 > virginia-tech-receives-75-million-donation

Virginia Tech receives $75 million donation

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (152+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech University announced Thursday it has received a $75 million donation. The university said the unprecedented millions in support will be used to advance the school’s athletic department and expand its honors college. “We are deeply grateful…...

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wdbj7.com > 05/20/2026 > governor-issues-executive-order-protect-virginia-residents-aggressive-federal-immigration-enforcement

Governor issues executive order to “protect Virginia residents from... aggressive federal immigration enforcement”

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (465+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed an executive order and legislation she says will “strengthen public safety, reaffirm federal law enforcement accountability, and provide guidance to Virginians holding public positions — including as poll workers, courthouse…...

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wdbj7.com > 04/15/2026 > speed-cameras-now-active-part-i-81-work-zone-virginia

Speed cameras now active on part of I-81 work zone in Virginia

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (269+ words) AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Speed cameras have been installed along a stretch of Interstate 81 between mile markers 221 and 225, and they became active nearly two weeks ago, according to Virginia State Police. The cameras are authorized under Virginia law (Virginia Code…...

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wdbj7.com > 04/10/2026 > virginia-tech-considering-eliminating-living-learning-communities

Virginia Tech considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1016+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech students are upset over the potential loss of programs that benefit hundreds of students. The school’s board of visitors is considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities (LLCs). The board is considering eliminating these programs to make room…...

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wdbj7.com > 04/08/2026 > hometown-health-rsv-season-extends-into-spring-virginia-takes-case-by-case-vaccine-approach

Hometown Health: RSV season extends into spring; Virginia takes case-by-case vaccine approach

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (231+ words) ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - RSV season is extending into spring in an unusual pattern, but Virginia will not extend its immunization period like some other states. RSV typically follows a fall-to-spring pattern, with immunizations recommended through the end of March. This…...

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wdbj7.com > 03/26/2026 > virginia-teacher-year-tackles-opioid-crisis-class

Virginia Teacher of the Year tackles opioid crisis in class

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (93+ words) WDBJ7 ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year Matthew Neale and Niles Comer from Partnership for Community Wellness joined Here @ Home to talk about how the English teacher implements community wellness into the classroom. Subjects he deals with include vaping…...

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wdbj7.com > 03/19/2026 > virginia-joins-national-push-refunds-after-us-supreme-court-voids-trump-tariffs

Virginia joins national push for refunds after US Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (198+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is pressing Congress to force refunds on billions of dollars in tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump, arguing the federal government must quickly repay businesses and consumers after the nation’s highest court struck…...

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wdbj7.com > 03/17/2026 > virginia-credit-union-donates-25m-radford-university-financial-education-center

Virginia Credit Union donates $2.5M to Radford University for financial education center

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (341+ words) RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - A $2.5 million gift from Virginia Credit Union was given to Radford University in order to begin work on building a new campus-based hub called, “The Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center”, the university announced. Expected to open…...