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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...

City Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm

A winter storm is expected to impact the Roanoke area throughout the day Friday and into Saturday. With heavy snow forecasted, travel will quickly...

 Roanoke County Seeks Public Input on Draft Explore Park Concepts

Open House Meetings Set as Master Plan Project Enters Final Phase Over the next few weeks Roanoke County will be accepting public input on...

Foundation for Roanoke Valley Announces Major Community Initiative

Nonprofits from all over the Roanoke Valley will come together for a powerful day of action on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Foundation for Roanoke Valley...

Governor’s School’s Student Project Forum: Student Scientists in Action

On Saturday, January 30th, 270 gifted and talented students from across the Roanoke Valley will participate in Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and...

Supersonic Stealth Plane Prepares for Move to Science Museum of Virginia

The world’s fastest and highest flying production aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird, is preparing to move from the Virginia Aviation Museum to the Science Museum...

Cooperative Extension Offers Tips to Prepare for Strong El Niño Winter

The Virginia Cooperative Extension has a number of tips to help people prepare for the winter and keep their families, property, and animals safe. El Niño is...