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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...
Expert on Aging: Mother’s Day Love Goes Beyond Sustaining Emotional Bond
Reaching out to your mom on Mother’s Day not only sustains an emotional bond -- it can also reduce her stress, increase her happiness...
Historic Preservationists Partner to Create “Evolving Landscapes of Historic Fincastle”
Are you a recent newcomer to the Roanoke Valley? Or maybe you have lived in the area for awhile and just haven’t had time...
Charitable Giving To United Way Declines by Nearly $1 Million Dollars
“It Takes the Valley” revenue recovery campaign necessary to keep social programs functioningAvailable funding through United Way of Roanoke Valley (UWRV) for local social...
Roanoke Named Finalist for 2017 All-America City Awards
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR) has announced that Roanoke is a finalist for the 2017 All-America City Award. Twenty-seven communities across the nation...
Roanoke County Celebrates Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Students at Green Valley Elementary School observed Arbor Day today with student presentations, music, and a ceremonial tree planting. This event will help Roanoke...
Roanoke Based Company Acquires Allstate Building
Metis Holdings, a leading provider of insurance, risk management, claims administration, cost containment, and other insurance-related services has purchased the former Allstate building on...