Children’s National Hospital, Virginia Tech expand research partnership to advance pediatric health
Children’s National Hospital and Virginia Tech are expanding their research partnership, building on a successful collaboration established in 2019. This partnership will advance pediatric health through innovative discoveries and therapies with an initial focus on pediatric cancers, including brain tumors.The partnership brings together Children’s National, ranked among the nation’s...
Tony Camm Named Recipient of the 2025 Lottie Payne Stratton Award
Lynchburg, VA – The Academy Center of the Arts is proud to announce Tony Camm as the recipient of the 2025 Lottie Payne Stratton...
4 New Businesses Open in Roanoke County
This month, there were several exciting new ribbon cuttings in Roanoke County. Here’s a closer look at each new addition to our community:Integrity...
FRED FIRST: Early February
It has been a while since I offered (or inflicted upon you) a short list of topics with links as a way of sharing...
Ending birthright citizenship is constitutional
Just hours after taking the oath of office, President Trump issued an executive order to end automatic birthright citizenship. It instructs government agencies to...
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Clean Valley Council Presents Roanoke Earth Day Celebration 2025
Roanoke, VA, February 7, 2025 - This year Clean Valley Council is presenting the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration in the heart of Grandin Village on Saturday, April 19, from...
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Friendship Richfield Living Receives Valentine’s Day Gift of Baby Dolls and Puppies for Memory Care Residents
SALEM, VA – It’s a boy! And a girl! And a puppy? Friendship Richfield Living is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special delivery of 40 life-like baby dolls...
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For Extension Master Gardeners, community power is key to controlling invasive species
Anyone with invasive plants or insects in their garden knows how frustrating these pests can be. You might spend hours removing the plants or squashing the insects, just...
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Market on Melrose Celebrates Black History Month With Community Events
ROANOKE, Va. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Market on Melrose, Northwest Roanoke’s full-service neighborhood grocery store, announces a monthlong celebration of Black History Month with special events designed to...
CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD
How Can You Win By Losing?“By hating this world, you don’t put the things of this world in front of God,” says Enoch, 10....