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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...

VA Western Fralin Futures Scholarship Program to Help Students Cross “Finish Line”

In a recent survey of incoming Virginia Western Community College students, 92 percent reported they planned to work while pursuing their degree. Nearly a...

2019 Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt / Youth Essay Contest Coming Up

Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt, scheduled for April 26-27.  The Virginia...

VA Tech Expert: Daylight Saving Time Change Can Enhance Driver Fatigue, Drowsy Driving

As most Americans get ready to push their clocks forward for daylight saving time, it’s also a time for commuters that can translate to...

Bills to Protect Landowners in Pipeline Cases Fail

 Landowners fighting to keep their property from being taken by pipeline building companies will continue footing the legal bills after two bills failed in...

UPDATE: Safe Driving Advocates Lament Defeat of ‘Hands-Free’ Legislation

Traffic safety advocates are upset by the surprise defeat of legislation that would have prohibited motorists in Virginia from holding their cellphones while driving.They...

Students Pitch Business Models, Vie For More Than $40,000 in Prizes at VT Entrepreneur Challenge

The Apex Center for Entrepreneurs will host the 2019 Virginia Tech Entrepreneur Challenge Finals on Friday, March 1, on campus at 281 Davidson Hall, 4-7 p.m.With more than...