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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 Researchers Using Drones to Track Airborne Microbes Across the Globe?
Take a deep breath.The air you’re breathing is home to tiny microbes that ride currents like molecular trapeze artists and can swing on transparent...
Roanoke Chapter of “Ryan’s Case For Smiles” Provides Plenty of Them
A hospital experience can be terrifying and traumatic for a child. While others strive to find a cure for their illness, Ryan’s Case for...
Harvard University Recognizes Roanoke Police Program’s “Bright Ideas”
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, has recognized the City of Roanoke's...
Virginia State Parks Experience Record Attendance in 2016
The state of Virginia has announced that State Park attendance in 2016 hit a record-high 10,022,698 visitors, which was a 12 percent increase over...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates National Mentoring Month With “Big For A Day”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia (BBBS) celebrates National Mentoring Month with Big For A Day. This week, children on the BBBS waitlist...
Virginia Tech Launching Business Engagement Center With Division in Roanoke
Virginia Tech is creating a business engagement center as part of a major push to expand and integrate its partnerships with leading companies.A national...