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VA Tech Alumnus Lewis Lanier Brings 50 Years of Cancer Immunotherapy Research to Roanoke

Lewis Lanier ’75 was an undergraduate at Virginia Tech when he took the virology class with Robert C. Bates that would change his career path. “I can still remember the sunshine coming...

Two Exhibitions in Roanoke Explore Appalachian Identity and the Newcomer Experience

A new exhibition at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will bring together regional...

Trinity Commons Community Housewarming and Documentary Screening — April 8 in Roanoke

Restoration Housing invites the community to celebrate the transformation of the historic Trinity United Methodist...

LOVELIFE-Roanoke Plans Prayer Walk Saturday April 4 in Vinton

LOVELIFE-Roanoke to host another PRAYER WALK. This one IS THIS Saturday morning 4/4/2026 - at 9:00am...

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Bold New Luxury Resort on the Strip

Fontainebleau Miami Beach has been a symbol of Florida luxury since 1954, so expectations were...

RVCS Presents Les Miserables

Roanoke Valley Christian High School presents "Les Miserables School Edition" on May 6 and 7 at 7:00 pm, at the Shenandoah Baptist Church...

Former First Lady Anne Holton to Speak at Foster Care Benefit

Virginia’s former First Lady Anne Holton will visit the Roanoke Valley in early May as a special guest at an event to raise...

Authors Read Newly Published Book to Kindergarten Students

Faith Christian School enjoyed having local authors Dr. Mark and Mrs. Kimberly McBride read to the kindergarten students on Tuesday, April 20th. Dr. and...

Open Studios Tour, New Gallery Highlight Local Art Scene

Once again several dozen local artists opened their homes and working studios for the 10th annual “Open Studios” tour over the weekend, welcoming...

2nd Helpings Gallery Recognizes Winners

The artwork of winners Olivia Kershaw Smith, Rosanne Moon and Vikki King in The Rescue Mission’s Fourth Annual Art Collection Competition 2009, was...

Local Writer Gina Holmes Lands Two Book Contracts

In keeping with the cutting edge events of late at the Downtown Library--all Roanokers are invited to check out the upcoming “Party” (Tuesday,...