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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026
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.
