
Virginia Tech cancels study abroad programs for fall semester
Virginia Tech is canceling all fall 2020 study abroad programs because of ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Virginia Tech is canceling all fall 2020 study abroad programs because of ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

GoFundMe pages, idled workers and “good-bye and thank you” signs popping up on one long-standing storefront after another. America’s Main Street businesses are on the ropes and many of our moms and pops are facing early retirement.

The 36th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race is moving to the World’s Fastest Half-Mile, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the first time.

Local governments have another tool to support agriculture- and forestry-based businesses during the COVID-19 shutdown.

Liberty Athletics is set to welcome its first full teams back to campus next week, beginning the process for student-athletes to return to voluntary workouts in preparation for the 2020-2021 athletics seasons.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the world by storm and has forced the suspension of nearly every major sports league on the planet.

Blue Ridge Parkway is increasing recreational access at many park picnic areas and restrooms beginning Saturday.

Gov. Ralph Northam today issued guidance for Virginia public and private higher education institutions as they develop plans to safely reopen their campuses and resume in-person instruction.

The Virginia High School League has voted to allow schools to begin out-of-season practice activities beginning Monday, June 15.

Shenandoah National Park is increasing recreational access and services beginning Thursday, when the park will be reopened to visitors 24 hours a day.
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