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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...
Governor’s School’s Student Project Forum: “Student Scientists in Action”
On Saturday, January 28th, 264 gifted and talented students from across the Roanoke Valley participated in the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and...
Roanoke’s 100-Day Fitness Program Now Underway
Over the past five years, thousands of locals have joined the annual Roanoke 100 Miler. Hosted by Roanoke Parks and Recreation, the fitness program...
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine to launch “#VTCUnfinished”
Two student organizations at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have received the first #VTUnfinished grant from the Office of Inclusion and Diversity...
Foundation for Roanoke Valley Announces Second Year of Major Community Initiative
Nonprofits from all over the Roanoke Valley will come together for a second powerful day of action on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Foundation for...
Roanoke Bikeshare Service is Coming Soon
If Ride Solutions has its way by this spring people will be able to rent a bike in Grandin Village, downtown or at venues...
Roanoke On The Rise . . .
it's not just the low sun and rocket appearing ready to rise in this remarkable picture by Terry Aldhizer but the city below, as...