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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...

Commentary: School Board Apologizes

This past school year has been a challenging one for all employees of the Roanoke City Public School system (“RCPS”).  On top of...

Rock Symphony Cirque!

RSO Conductor David Wiley does a double take as performers sail above the stage during last week’s “Rock Symphony Cirque”  at the Salem Civic...

Burcham to Retire March 2010

Darlene Burcham may have been just the ticket when she was hired away from the city of Norfolk nine years ago to replace the...

Raleigh Court and Ruffner Write Final Chapter

Teachers, retirees, students, parents and anyone else with a fondness for Raleigh Court Elementary or Ruffner Middle School gathered last Sunday for a...

Our Take: Tough Decisions for Those Voting Next Week

Roanoke area voters may have some tough decisions to make June 9, for those who venture out to their polling place. Historically, voter...

Roanoke’s Bike Culture to be Focus at New CarLess Brit Museum

River Laker has turned selling his old Volvo station wagon into the “CarLess Brit” franchise over the past six months – all because...