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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...
Strong Passenger Growth Continues at ROA in 2017
Year to date traffic grows 2.73% as 53,772 passengers utilized the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in May 2017The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport posted a year...
Roanoke’s West End Neighborhood Continues To Be Revitalized
Nonprofit "Restoration Housing" begins a full renovation to another neglected house.Restoration Housing has announced that they are beginning the historic restoration of their second...
New Gas Monitor Alerts EMS Crew to Danger
A medic unit from Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at about 7:45 a.m., on Friday, June 23, 2017 to the 4300 block of...
SML Songwriters Festival Garners Record Donations
The Lyrics on the Lake Songwriters Festival for 2017 took in a record $60,000.00 in donations, despite being a slightly smaller event this year....
Virginia Western’s Women in STEM Program Honored With Statewide Award
Program earns Creating Excellence in Education Award for unique mentoring initiativeVirginia Western Community College’s Women in STEM program recently earned the 2017 post-secondary Creating...
Retired Educator, Founder of Apple Ridge Farm Receives Award
Peter Lewis’ life is a testament to his calling – to help guide young people on a positive path.This longtime Roanoke City teacher, principal...