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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...
Gun Control, Ethics Reforms, Racial Balance in Redistricting Measured in VA
Citizens offer mixed views on gun control efforts
The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College has again taken the pulse of Virginians on...
Carilion Opens New Medical Facility at Former Ukrop’s
Carilion spent around 15 million dollars to purchase and renovate the property before opening the doors and equipping the new center with the latest...
Explore Park’s Future Coming Into Focus
Roanoke County’s master plan for 1100-acre Explore Park is beginning to come into focus with the latest rounds of public meetings and online surveys...
Zoo Starts Master Planning For The Future
During a private reception held for board members and other supporters, Mill Mountain Zoo executive director Lucy Cook gave a power point presentation on...
Roanoke Crime Numbers Continue Downward Trend
Roanoke is a safe place to live, work and play. That was the message that Police Chief Chris Perkins delivered to Roanoke City Council...
Thousands Raised for Homeless Students
In the fall of 2015, after seeing an increase in homeless students, Roanoke City Public Schools started a Help the Homeless Fund. The school...