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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...
New Program to Pair County High School Students WIth Tech Based Companies
A new outreach program developed by Roanoke County Economic Development and Roanoke County Public Schools will give high school students an opportunity to learn...
Dominion Funds Wetlands Restoration at Catawba Sustainability Center
A $15,000 grant from Dominion Resources will fund wetlands restoration at the Virginia Tech Catawba Sustainability Center this fall.The Dominion Foundation grant has already...
National Park Tourism in Virginia Creates $1.456 Billion in Economic Benefit
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that nearly 27 million visitors to national parks in Virginia spent $1,069,800,000 in the state in...
April 29th Renovation Alliance Holds 18th Annual Community Renovation Day
Renovation Alliance held its Eighteenth Annual Community Renovation Day on Saturday April 29th during which it completed its 1000th project since its founding in...
Study Reveals Roanoke City Among Best Places to Own Home in Virginia
The decision to rent or buy a home can be a challenging one for anyone looking to move. However, a study from SmartAsset, a...
City To Fill Elmwood Park Art Walk With New Sculptures
The City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Arts Commission has announced the purchase of a permanent work of art and a temporary art exhibit...