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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...

Frank Beamer Honored With Monument Unveiling, Renaming of Practice Facility

Virginia Tech Athletics unveiled a monument celebrating Coach Beamer at Moody Plaza during a pregame ceremony on Saturday. The National Football Foundation also conducted...

Eighth Annual Hokie Bugfest Spreads Its Wings on Oct. 20

The eighth annual Hokie BugFest is being held on October 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Virginia Tech Squires Student Center...

Angels of Assisi Waive Adoption Fees to Help Shelters That Rescued Animals During Hurricane Florence

There have been some very long days recently at Angels of Assisi. On Tuesday the shelter started the day off by welcoming new arrivals...

Tourism Revenues in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Reached $850 million in 2017

According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism in Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated $850 million in direct travel expenditures in 2017 an increase of 4.5% over...

LewisGale Acquires Virginia Orthopedics

New organization will be called LewisGale Physicians – Virginia OrthopedicsLewisGale Regional Health System announced today it is acquiring Salembased Virginia Orthopaedic effective October 1. The...

Nonprofit Begins Third Restoration Effort in City of Roanoke

Local non-profit Restoration Housing is beginning the historic restoration of their third project, the circa 1820 structure of the Villa Heights Recreation Center, otherwise known as...