Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones inspired by bats for search and rescue missions. The aerial robots use echolocation, like bats, to naviga ...

There's also a substantial partisan divide, with Republicans and Democrats expressing high concern about violence against their own side — and relatively few worried about violence against the other ...

It was a fun day of college football. But it isn’t as fun when trying to figure out how to rank teams after a day of upsets and letdowns.

There is still a distinct old guard in college hoops who have served as caretakers of the game for an entire generation. The question is, for how much longer?

Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

The government shutdown has been a source of anxiety for educators, wondering how long grant money will last and who can help them interpret federal laws.

The Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship recently held in Bedford County and Lynchburg exceeded the goal for ticket sales by 17%, ...

The Virginia Tech men’s basketball team is coming off its first losing season in 10 years and has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2022.

Below are the six candidates for The Roanoke Times high school football player of the week for Week 10. Cast your vote below. Voting closes at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Philip Montgomery paused during his opening statement after Virginia Tech’s 28-16 loss to No. 16 Louisville on Saturday. He ...

No doubt, a casino will produce revenue for City Hall's coffers. But that may come with some unanticipated costs.

Collectively in one year, city staff spent $12.4 million across 23,749 transactions using Roanoke's purchase card system, according to data.