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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...

Out-of-State Money Comes Up Big For Democrats in Virginia

Virginia Democrats have raised millions more than Republicans in out-of-state cash donations ahead of the Nov. 5 elections that will determine control of the...

Hokies Mourn Passing of Legendary Coach Charlie Moir

Charlie Moir, 88, the winningest coach in Virginia Tech men's basketball history, passed away on Friday morning at his home in Salem, Virginia.Moir, who...

State Grants To Help Virginia Tech Stop Local Brain Drain / Enhance Blockchain

Stop the region’s brain drain.Build a hub for blockchain technology.These are two initiatives that Virginia Tech is launching in the next year. Grants from...

UPDATE: Roanoke Police Assisted by Numerous Agencies in Manhunt for Michael Alexander Brown

Update on Manhunt for Michael Alexander Brown: 8:00 AM 11/15/19 On Thursday, Nov. 14, Roanoke Police were alerted that Franklin County murder suspect Michael Alexander...

Children’s National Hospital, VA Tech Announce Partnership for Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus

Children’s National Hospital and Virginia Tech announce a formal partnership that will include the construction of a 12,000-square foot Virginia Tech biomedical research facility...

2019 Virginia Farm to Table Conference To Be Held December 5-6

If you’re interested in local and regional food and agriculture and want to be inspired to implement values that enhance your business, organization, and...