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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...

City Council Candidates Vie To Gain An Edge

Roanokers go to the polls on May 3rd in the general election with three Democrats (Anita Price, Freeda Cathcart and Trish White-Boyd), along with...

Goodlatte Sizes Up V-A Center Services

6th District Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Roanoke County) and Florida Representative Jeff Miller, who chairs the House Veterans Affairs Committee, recently toured the Veterans Administration...

Warner / Kaine Urge Congressional Leaders To Address National Parks Maintenance Backlog

National Parks have nearly $6 billion in non-transportation maintenance backlog due to years of underfunding ~ U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both...

America’s Toughest Road Marathon Hits New Heights

More distance, greater heights - and even more challenges to endure - will be in store for runners in this year's Foot Levelers Blue...

Roanoke Teen Takes Home 2016 Masters Chipping Championship at Augusta National

Defending champion Jordan Spieth will be at this year's Masters Golf Tournament - and so will Bubba Watson, Jason Day and Phil Mickelson. Add to...

Goodlatte Condemns City Council Candidates for Sanctuary City Stand While McAuliffe Vetoes Immigration Bill

Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after all six Roanoke City Council candidates expressed initial support...