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Physician-Turned Tech Executive to Speak on AI in Medicine in Roanoke

When Vivian Lee talks about how artificial intelligence (AI) may shape the future of health care, she speaks from experience. Lee has spent decades at the frontline of health...

Beloved Roanoke Therapy Dog Battles Cancer With Community Support

Ragnar gave himself to others in some of their darkest days for most of the...

Omnium + Scratch Race Wins for Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28

This year will look a little different than seasons past—in the best way. We’re leaning...

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,...

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...

Experts offer tips to keep teens engaged – and off screens – this summer

While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps...

Roanoke Marks 90 Years of Social Security with Free Ice Cream Event

The 90th anniversary of Social Security is on August 14, and AARP Virginia is holding free events, including ice cream socials, to celebrate the...

Bubba’s 33 Roanoke Supports Veterans with Burger Sales

Throughout July, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to help build specially adapted homes for post 9-11 veterans,...

Four things to remember as you celebrate the Fourth of July

From fireworks to food preparation, Virginia Tech experts offer practical advice for enjoying this week’s holiday. Keep food cool and allergy-safe With temperatures soaring, food can...

Roanoke Offers $7.76 Holiday Admission at Parks and Rec Centers

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism invites the community to celebrate Independence Day weekend with special savings at their recreation facilities. Beginning July 3...

Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Nets 26 Tons of Debris

Community volunteers collected more than 26 tons of debris as part of the 37th Annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Days according...