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Shockwave Therapy Helps Roanoke Dog Regain Mobility and Quality of Life

Lindsay Caplan knew something had changed the moment she pulled into the parking lot. For years, Marley, her 13-year-old golden doodle mix, had been slowing down. The dog who once bounded up...

Class Project Grows Into Lasting Food Access Effort in Roanoke

Etta Hanlon didn’t expect a class assignment to blossom into a sustained community partnership addressing...

Hokie Pride Unboxed: Join in the Fun of Hokie Gear on Instagram

Virginia Tech is kicking off the holiday season with a spirited new Instagram campaign that...

The right way to ship holiday gifts, according to a packaging expert

If your gift can’t survive a 12-inch drop, it’s not ready to ship. That’s a...

Realistic ways to maintain health habits during the holidays

Between travel, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists, the holidays can make it hard to...

TAP’s VITA Clinic Honored with Statewide Award for Community Service

Total Action for Progress (TAP) is calling on community members to volunteer with its free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Clinic, which has...

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Opens Expanded Emergency Department Waiting Room

The newly renovated Emergency Department (ED) waiting room at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is now open, offering expanded space and improved amenities. It includes...

Roanoke Valley Preservation Awards Set for Nov. 19

The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation celebrates the efforts of individuals, non-profit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions to promote the awareness and preservation of...

Youngkin Celebrates 2025 Volunteerism & Community Service Awards Honorees

Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized eleven Virginians and organizations for their outstanding contributions to service and community at the 2025 Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service...

Sweet potatoes or yams: What’s really on your Thanksgiving table?

It's harvest season for sweet potatoes in Virginia. Across the southeast, farmers are busy pulling rosy, orange-fleshed vegetables from their fields – but wait,...

Virginia NICA Riders Claim 25 Podiums to Close Out the Season

Over the weekend of November 8–9, athletes and teams from 11 states competed in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Regional Championship at Fair...