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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...

Faith and Perseverance Keep Keystone Community Center Alive

One of the chilliest days in November brought about 50 people out to take turns stirring several great vats of bubbling apple butter. The...

Smart Road Expansions Cements Virginia Tech as Leader in Advanced Vehicle Testing

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute — in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation — will unveil four expansions to the Virginia Smart Road...

Roanoke Earns Top Digital City Ranking

The Center for Digital Government has announced the winners of the 2017 Digital Cities Survey, and the City of Roanoke has once again been...

Gobble, Gobble! National Thanksgiving Turkey Returns to Virginia Tech

It was the turkey call heard around the world.Last year, when the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate came to Blacksburg following the traditional White...

Congressman Bob Goodlatte Says He Will Not Seek Re-election

Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following letter today announcing that he will not seek re-election in 2018:Dear Friend,When I first decided to run...

Commemorative Event to Honor Vietnam Veterans

In commemoration of the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary, a social event will be held at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Vinton War Memorial...