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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...
Book Details the History of Old Southwest in Words and Pictures
Joel Richert’s book, “In Retrospect,” is a rare compilation of Old Southwest history, featuring vintage pictures of one of Roanoke’s oldest neighborhoods.
“There are over...
Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone – Not Just Those Who Have It
Editor’s note: Star-Sentinel contributor Susan Ayers struggles with Fibromyalgia.National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, led by the National Fibromyalgia Association, was observed earlier this week....
Webster Named Director of Center for Performing Arts
When it comes to theatre, Carol Webster has brought national attention to Roanoke County. Starting July 1, Webster will turn her artistic talents to...
Roanoke Catholic Students Compete in “Boosterthon”
Roanoke Catholic School held what certainly appeared to be a popular fundraiser on its campus last week. The “Boosterthon Fun Run” featured two tracks...
Gaskins Responds to Arrest; Supports Officer’s Decision
Editor’s note: Roanoke City police Chief Joe Gaskins released the following statement regarding the arrest made by Officer R.B. “Bill” Lucas May 14...
Paying Their Respects
First Christian Church in Roanoke played host to the annual Law Enforcement Memorial service last week, with officers from numerous jurisdictions on hand to...