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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 Senate Votes To Abolish Lee-Jackson Day / Establish Election Day Holiday

Virginia lawmakers have advanced Senate bills that make voting easier, including not requiring an excuse to vote absentee and recognizing Election Day as a...

22,000 Virginians March On Richmond

Gun Rights Advocates Look Past Lobby Day to 2021 Elections Thousands of people rallied for gun rights Monday in Richmond as part of Lobby Day,...

Carilion Children’s Hospital Receives Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center Designation

You've probably heard Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) described as the region's only Level 1 trauma center. As of last week, Carilion Children's Hospital...

3 Gun Control Bills Pass Virginia Senate

Three bills that will prohibit firearm possession in public spaces, limit monthly handgun purchases and require background checks for firearm transfers passed the state...

House Committee Tackles Consumer Protections and Cybersecurity 

In one of the more modern meeting rooms at the over two centuries old State Capitol, 22 lawmakers gather on Mondays to confront the...

Physical Rehabilitation at Veterinary College Enhances Pets’ Quality of Life

Saint, a retired Saint Francis service dog, loves baby food.Frozen baby food.And the 11-year-old black Labrador retriever gets plenty to encourage him during physical...