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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...
Virginia DMV Now Serving … Smiles!
For Virginians who aren’t satisfied with their driver’s license or identification card photographs with neutral expressions, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has...
W&L Takes Top Spot in College Value – Ahead of Princeton and Harvard
Kiplinger has named 2016’s Top 300 Best College Values. Introduced in 1998, the rankings combine public schools, private universities and private liberal arts colleges...
Kayak Launch Nears Reality
Additional contributions sought for new put-in on Roanoke River
Another asset in the Roanoke Region’s growing number of outdoor amenities – a new kayak launch...
State Bond Package Includes New VTC Research Space in Roanoke
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced plans to issue $2.43 billion in bonds that would support, among other capital improvements, significant expansion of the...
Roanoke Police Dog “Hickson” Retires After 5 Years of Dutiful Service
The Roanoke Police Department has announced the retirement of Hickson, a 10-year-old Bouvier – Milionis mix that is dual trained in narcotics detection, patrol...
9th Annual Gift of Sight Day Makes Impact On All Involved
This holiday season, a dozen doctors, technicians, nurses, and staff volunteered their time and skills to improve the sight of people in the community.
The...