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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...
Goodlatte Calls for Halt to Poff Building Renovation
Congressman Bob Goodlatte called the .9 million renovation of the Richard H. Poff Federal Building in Roanoke a waste of taxpayer dollars and...
No Vendor Carts in Downtown District for Now
Monday evening’s public hearing and council motion on the “cart path of least residence” made speakers at ease. The vote came down 5-2...
Transportation Museum Celebrates The Last “J” Series Locomotive
Built at the tail end of the coal-fired steam-powered era, just one Norfolk & Western Class J locomotive remains, and it’s right here...
Buena Vista Recreation Center Sold
There were no qualms with the sale of the historic 1850 Buena Vista home in Southeast Roanoke Monday evening. Council’s vote was unanimous....
Botetourt Hosts Environmental Expo
“Green” took on a new meaning last Friday as over 30 exhibitors showcased their environmentally-responsible practices at the first-ever Botetourt County Environmental Expo...
6th Annual GOP Women’s Retreat
This past Saturday, over 50 Republican women joined together with leaders and mentors for the 6th Annual Suzanne Curran Retreat in Staunton.
Named for the...