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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...

Virginians Feeling Prosperous, Political Divide at Highest Level

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment fell modestly by 2.0 points over the third quarter of 2018, coming in at 93.8, but remains above...

Carilion Bringing Healthy Eating Options to Hokie Fans and Berglund Center Attendees

Hokie Fans and Berglund Center attendees now have access to healthy meals during games, concerts and events thanks to new partnerships with Carilion Clinic.For...

28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival RESCHEDULED to OCT 13th

The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society has announced the cancellation of their annual fall boat show scheduled at...

Roanoke Mountain Music Programs Continue at an Earlier Time

Roanoke Mountain Music Programs, presented weekly at the Roanoke Mountain Picnic Area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 120.4, will move to a 5...

Congressmen Goodlatte and Griffith Receive Spirit of Enterprise Award

The Roanoke Regional Chamber, Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce presented Congressman Bob Goodlatte and Congressman Morgan Griffith with the...

Airport to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Training Exercise

Approximately 200 airport employees, local emergency responders, and volunteers will conduct a full-scale emergency training exercise on Saturday, September 8, 2018, beginning at 9:30...