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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...
VTTI Rural Test Bed Pioneers New Frontier of Vehicle Research
The Virginia Smart Roads facility now features a rural test track, enabling the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and its partners to begin a new phase...
Virginia Announces $10 Million Investment in Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration
The state of Virginia has completed restoration of the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River and announced $10 million in new funding to support...
Blue Ridge Parkway Issues Winter Travel Reminders
Visitors Reminded to Plan for Winter Maintenance & Weather Closures
National Park Service managers have issued a reminder that winter weather conditions and seasonal road...
Virginia Home Sales See Third Month of Double-Digit Price Growth
October home prices jump nearly 15% over last year According to the October 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, home prices continue to surge...
Goodwill Sees Surge in Online Shopping As Result of COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for most businesses and organizations, including non-profits, there have been unique growth opportunities. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has seen online shopping...
Roanoke Fire-EMS Acquires Two Zoll Ventilators
Roanoke Fire-EMS recently acquired two new Zoll Ventilators. Equipment that is new for Emergency Medical Services in the Roanoke Valley.The compact transport ventilators are...