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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...
$4.2 Million to Stimulate Economic Recovery in Virginia’s Appalachian Region
The State of Virginia will provide over $4.2 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants for 17 projects in the Appalachian region of Virginia,...
DGIF Warns of New Invasive Species In VA Lakes
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is warning Virginians about a species that has been discovered at many locations around the Commonwealth....
Clinicians, Dentists, Nurses and Advocacy Group Collaborate to Change Law / Promote Fluoride Varnishing for Children
Starting July 1, certified medical assistants will be allowed to apply fluoride varnish to young children at well-child doctors’ visits, thanks to a collaboration...
Death of Iconic African American Activist Is Great Loss for Roanoke
Evelyn Davis Bethel died Tuesday at age 87. She was greatly beloved by many in Roanoke, both young and old. She fought for equal...
Roanoke County Superintendent Presents Recommended Plan For Start of School Year
Plan calls for a hybrid schedule with varying in-person instruction depending on grade level, needRoanoke County Public School Superintendent Dr. Ken Nicely presented to...
VHSL Steps Back On Recommendations For Opening Of Fall Sports And Activities
Fall sports players, coaches, parents and fans were hoping for the news they have been awaiting for weeks.Instead, The VHSL called a timeout.The VHSL...