Virginia Western Community College celebrates 50 years Starr Anderson August 22, 2016 1 minute read Roanoke City and Mayor Sherman Lea, Sr. have proclaimed today as Virginia Western Community College Day in honor of the college’s 50th anniversary. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has more details on the milestone. Share: Post navigation Previous: Zoo Do! back to support Mill Mountain ZooNext: McAuliffe: voting rights again restored to 13,000 felons Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0