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Hydrogen Future Could Offer Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth for Appalachia

The nation’s transition to a sustainable and clean-energy future heavily focuses on the use of hydrogen as an energy source. To expedite a hydrogen-fueled future, the Biden administration recently...

DMV Announces New Motorcycle License Pilot Program 

New Program Makes It Easier for Experienced Riders to Get License Endorsement with Training Program...

Virginia Tech Student Aims to Open Equine Center for The Deaf

It’s rare for someone to have a clear North Star on their path.It’s even rarer...

Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation / Virginia Preservation Announce 2024 Endangered Sites List

In recognition of National Preservation Month, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF) has announced their...

Steven Bathiche: Inventor, Engineer, Hokie . . .

Since the turn of the millennium, Steven Bathiche ’97 has led the Microsoft Applied Sciences...

Post Office Looking to Reduce Hours

A South Roanoke community focal point is on the verge of decreasing operating hours.Bryan Ingraham, an employee at the Crystal Spring Post Office, said...

The Lost Engines: Three N&W Class M-2 and M-2C Steam Locomotives

The steam locomotives in the Roanoke scrap yard are the  last surviving examples of two classes of Norfolk & Western heavy freight locomotives,...

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Workshops Offered

“Help with Alzheimer’s and Dementia: 5 Ways to Make Life Easier for You and Your Loved One” will be presented at two...

ID3 Tears Through Town: Bike Races Draw Big Crowds in Roanoke

Mill Mountain and Downtown Roanoke played host to some of the best cycling the Commonwealth has seen this year.  Three events kicked off the...

Market Building Renovations Move Forward

Roanoke City Council voted (7-0) Monday to move forward with the million City Market Building renovations, targeting completion by 2011. A 0,000...

Second Roanoke Tea Party Big Success

Democrats, Republicans, Independents and Libertarians all have one thing in common: all were equally represented at the second Roanoke Tea Party held this year...