Robust EPA Grant Funds Collaborative Study to Halt Spread of Diseases Through Wastewater
When wastewater is processed at treatment plants, most contaminants are removed before the water is released back into the environment. However, some dangerous elements can slip through, particularly antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the genes that grant them their resistance.Once released into rivers, lakes, and soil, these bacteria can become a...
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Expert Shares How to Take Better Photos During Holiday, Or Any Time of Year
Family gatherings during the holidays mean holiday snaps and sharing those photos online or in the mail, either made into or tucked into greeting...
Mill Mountain Theatre Announces Matt Shields as New Managing Director
Mill Mountain Theatre is pleased to announce that Matt Shields has been appointed as the new Managing Director beginning January 1, 2025. Shields will...
SERWAN ZANGANA: Hiring of New City Manager No Coincidence
Roanoke City Council members unanimously voted to hire Valmarie Turner as a Roanoke City manager. According to lame duck Mayor Sherman Lea, Ms. Turner...
96 Years Young, Holocaust Survivor Ben Lesser Is Living A Life That Matters
Ben Lesser is an author, public speaker and a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor. He has dedicated his days and nights to encouraging universal remembrance for...
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Roanoke County To Hold Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Roanoke County officials invite the community to the 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 9. This festive event promises an enchanting evening filled with holiday entertainment, crafts and activities for the family.The celebration kicks off at 6:30 PM with a ceremonial tree lighting. Students from Oak Grove Elementary School’s After School for...
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PedalSafe ROA Receives 2024 Neighborhood Improvement Award for AARP Grant Implementation
On October 26th more than 100 people came out to volunteer with PedalSafe ROA to implement a 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant. The project created traffic calming and art along the Ferdinand Ave corridor between Elm Ave and Riverside Blvd SW.Thanks to the generous support of AARP and Toyota Motor North America, volunteers painted...
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Bridging the Gap: Preparing High School Students for College and Beyond
For many high school graduates, the leap to college or the workforce is filled with challenges - from picking a school or career path to managing independence. Studies show that high schools often fall short of equipping students with the tools needed for these transitions . With rising mental health concerns and financial pressures,...
DEVOTIONAL: Gentleness
The fruit of the spirit is...gentleness.... Gal. 5:22-23For many of us, the word "gentleness" may conjure up images of weakness, wimpiness, spinelessness, maybe even...