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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...
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...
Local Women Build a House in a Nationwide Mother’s Day Habitat Initiative
With tools in their hands and good intentions in their hearts, 15 women from the Roanoke Valley participated in “National Women Build Week”...
A Healthier Creek Comes to Life at Garst Mill Park
Restoration is complete at Mudlick Creek at Garst Mill Park. A ribbon cutting last Thursday capped off the $500,000 price tag, with nearly $300,000...
71-Year-Old Attempts One More Parkway Tour
At age 71, Sam Jernigan wanted to see if he could do it just one more time – ride the entire length of the...
Council Relaxes Lawn Requirements; Lifeguards Still Needed
You mow yours, I’ll mow mine: City Manager Darlene Burcham admitted at Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting that there has been some flak...
Don Caldwell Takes it All in Stride
While only a relatively few court cases end up going to trial, all still require the supervision of a prosecuting attorney to make...