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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...
Third Annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice Benefiting Good Samaritan Hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice’s third annual Roanoke Hike for Hospice is scheduled for Sunday, September 10th from 1:30pm – 3:30pm at Explore Park, located just...
The Peacemakers Look to Make An Impact In Northwest Roanoke
What began about a year ago as “100 Fearless Men” has – with the addition of women - evolved into “The Peacemakers,” a group...
Combining Sports With History; Greenbrier Falconry Is The Sport Of Kings
Football, basketball and baseball all have their historical beginnings dating back to the mid-to-late 1800s.But, a sport that traces its origin to over 3,000...
Roanoke / Franklin United Way Organizations Begin Regionalization
United Way of Roanoke Valley and United Way of Franklin County have announced that they will be combining their efforts by regionalizing their operations....
Summer Program Immerses Local Teachers in Interdisciplinary Water Research
Ten southwestern Virginia teachers spent six weeks of their summer as students again.The teachers were the first participants in Virginia Tech’s new Research Experiences...
First Tee Roanoke Comes Full Circle With Justin Thomas PGA Win
You could make a good argument that a few First Tee Roanoke Valley junior golf members were pulling for a particular player on the...