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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...
VA Tech Designated NSA Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations
The National Security Agency has designated Virginia Tech as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations. The first university to receive this status...
BRAAC Celebrates Completion of $1.7 Million Expansion
The Blue Ridge Autism and Achievement Center (BRAAC), a SVH Services Program, and the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony...
Race Impact Continues to Grow, Tops $3.8 Million Over 8 Years
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, and Anthem Star 10K create $613,548 in economic impact in 2017More racers brought more money to the...
Preservation Foundation Recognizes Historic Value of Municipal Building
The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF) recognized the renovation of the century-old north lobby and entrance steps of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building...
National Council Ranks 50 Safest Cities In Virginia
Roanoke Not Doing So Good . . .A little bit of south; a little bit of north— Virginia is a unique place where traditions...
Meals and Wheels About Food and So Much More
On a recent rainy Monday morning I rode with Tom Daisel, who in addition to being a Meals on Wheels Volunteer, is a Tech...