Roanoke students traveled to 12 countries for the College's May Term. 

Bowman Hall will be demolished in June. Other contruction includes underground utility work, grading for new parking and changes at Kerr Stadium. 

It was a beautiful day of more than 450 Roanoke graduates to receive diplomas during Roanoke's commencement ceremony on the Turbyfill Quadrangle. 

In early test of possible November match-up, Sen. Mark Warner leads Republican Ed Gillespie by almost 30 points. Virginians also support legalizing same-sex marriage, among other poll results.

Virginia Real Estate Index: Sentiments on the real estate market have improved since November. Sellers are optimistic in No.Va. and Central Va. 

Virginians view of the economy seems to be on an upward trend but the Shenandoah Valley region remains stagnant.

Virginians strongly support mental health and ethics reforms, but are divided on Medicaid expansion. Warner leads Gillespie in possible Senate race.

Virginia Real Estate Index: Majority of Virginians believe real estate market has improved since last year, but some are cautious about the coming year.

Virginia ConsumerSentiment slides since the last quarter, but short and long-term price expectations remain stable. 

A poll of likely Va. voters shows Democrat Terry McAuliffe with a 15-point lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli. Libertarian Robert Sarvis claimed 9% in 2013 Gubernatorial election.