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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...
Local Governments Declare Emergencies in Response to Public Health Concern
In response to the Governor's State of Emergency Order given on March 12th in response to the potential spread of COVID-19 the local governments...
Roanoke Native Completes Assignment Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat
Roanoke native Janet Cambre, a Damage Controlman 1st Class on the USS Constitution bid farewell to the ship's officers and crew on March 12,...
Roanoke City Issues Coronavirus Update
03/16/2020 UPDATESince the arrival of Coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States, the City of Roanoke has been monitoring the situation and working closely with...
Ferrum College & Virginia Western Sign Agreement to Provide Pathway to Four-Year Degrees
Ferrum College and Virginia Western Community College have entered into an agreement guaranteeing admission into Ferrum College for Virginia Western students who have received...
Roanoke County Schools To Provide Meals VIA Buses And Hot Meal Pickup at Certain Schools
Bagged lunches to be delivered via afternoon bus routes, hot pre-prepared meals available for pickup at certain schoolsWith the mandated closure of schools by...
Roanoke County Closes Public Libraries / Rec Centers in Response to Coronavirus
Beginning Monday, March 16 all Roanoke County Public Libraries and Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed. Like Roanoke County Public Schools, they will...