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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...

Virginia Schools Closed Remainder of Term; Gov. Orders Some Businesses Shut

Virginia will close public and private schools for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday during a press conference. He...

Class of 2020 Continues Perfect Match to Residency Programs for VTC School of Medicine

There was much to celebrate on Match Day, the day medical school students nationwide find out where they are headed for residency, for the...

Carilion Using Referral Site to Streamline COVID-19 Testing

Similar to what has been done across the country, Carilion opened its first testing referral center on Thursday, March 19. The site is at...

VA Tech Commencement To Be Held Online; Senior Celebration Event Planned for September in Lane Stadium

Amid a worldwide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Virginia Tech will move its commencement activities online this spring and invite all graduating...

Commonwealth Announces Additional Actions to Address COVID-19

The State of Virginia has announced further actions to protect public health and support Virginians impacted by the spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.Increased...

Roanoke County Gives Information on Modified Services

Roanoke County appreciates your patience with the implementation of temporary changes to County operations and services. We strongly encourage the public to utilize the...