Historical marker recognizes VWCC significance following Massive Resistance Web Staff January 22, 2024 1 minute read A sign to recognize Virginia Western’s historical significance as the first community college in a new system formed in response to massive resistance against desegregation in the mid 1900s. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Proposed bill would require permit to buy a gun in VirginiaNext: Doc for Morgan returns tomorrow night Related Stories Former AG Miyares says redrawn Congressional districts are illegal Gene Marrano February 6, 2026 0 Virginia Democrats release map reshaping Roanoke, Southwest Virginia congressional districts Ian Price February 6, 2026 0 Your guide to all-day Super Bowl 60 radio coverage in Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2026 0