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DMV Announces New Motorcycle License Pilot Program 

New Program Makes It Easier for Experienced Riders to Get License Endorsement with Training Program CompletionMay is Motorcycle Safety Month, and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is...

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...

Youngkin Signs Budget Legislation – Praises Bipartisan Support

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the Virginia state budget bills HB 6001 and HB 6002, bipartisan...

GOP Ticket Just Says “Yes” During Roanoke Stop

Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling and Ken Cuccinelli stopped in Roanoke Monday morning to address supporters as part of their “Just Say Yes” tour....

Southwest County Debate Focused on Rec Center, Crime and Funds

Roanoke County Supervisor (Windsor Hills district) Joe McNamara and challenger Ed Elswick squared off in a debate at the Bent Mountain Fire Station...

VT Carilion School of Medicine Program Granted Accreditation

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has announced that the school's educational program leading to the doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree has...

Festival in the Park

Brand Inspires Participation with “If Not Me, Then Who?”

E. Cabell Brand has been called many things: Chairman of the Cabell Brand Center, international development consultant and social activist, creator of TAP...

Roanoke Pooches Unleashed: Long-Awaited Dog Park Opens In City

A portion of Highland Park is now “going to the dogs” after Roanoke officials and residents dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park...