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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 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.
