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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...
Roanoke Times Journalists Denounce Sexual Harassment Coverage, Demand Transparent Investigation Into Allegations
In a press release sent out on Monday June 22nd journalists of The Roanoke Times and Laker Weekly said they are united in denouncing...
Virginia Tech Researcher Working to Provide Clean Water to Appalachia
More than 2 million Americans live without access to safe drinking water or adequate sewer sanitation, according to a 2019 study by the U.S. Water Alliance....
State Outlines Phase Three Guidelines to Lift Additional Public Health Restrictions
As many states are experiencing a surge in new infections, Virginia’s case counts continue to trend downward. Virginia’s hospital bed capacity remains stable, the...
North Cross School to Re-Open for Fall Semester With COVID-19 Testing Program Implemented
North Cross School plans to welcome students back for the Fall Semester on September 8, 2020, with a COVID-19 diagnostic testing regimen in place...
Tech Team Uncovers Hidden Coastal Water Patterns Increasing Chance of Quick Rescues
Each year, the U.S. Coast Guard performs thousands of search and rescue missions at sea. In situations where every minute matters, it is critical...
Confederate Howitzer Monument Torn Down on VCU Campus
Demonstrators desecrated and tore down a statue honoring Civil War soldiers Tuesday night after marching for hours in the rain through downtown Richmond.
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