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Hydrogen Future Could Offer Sustainable Energy and Economic Growth for Appalachia

The nation’s transition to a sustainable and clean-energy future heavily focuses on the use of hydrogen as an energy source. To expedite a hydrogen-fueled future, the Biden administration recently...

DMV Announces New Motorcycle License Pilot Program 

New Program Makes It Easier for Experienced Riders to Get License Endorsement with Training Program...

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...

PARK Roanoke Introduces New Off-Street Meter Pilot Program

New solar-powered parking pay stations have been installed at the Market Lot, the Gainsboro Garage Lot, and the Higher Education Center Lot. The pay...

Allegiant Air Expands Service From Roanoke To St. Petersburg / Tampa

Allegiant Airlines has announced it will expand service to St. Petersburg/Tampa from Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional Airport. This year, as the airline celebrates its 10th anniversary at ROA...

Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2019 to Complete Spring Caldwell March

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Class of 2019 will complete the second leg of the Caldwell March on April 16 to commemorate the successful conclusion...

Study To Measure Growth in Roanoke / Blacksburg Entrepreneurship

Building on efforts to foster entrepreneurship in the region, Virginia Tech’s Office of Economic Development will spend the next six months measuring progress and...

Virginia Western Unveils Sign to Honor Roanoke Couple’s Dedication to Student Success

Virginia Western Community College and the Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation have dedicated a new sign in front of the Student Life Center...

Student Written, Produced Film Premieres Saturday at Roanoke College

Stephanie Spector could not get the image of a day-lily out of her mind.About a year ago, she penned her first screenplay for a...