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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...

TWENTY28 Cyclists Represent Roanoke on Global Stage

The grass sure does grow quickly here in Roanoke! After weeks on the road during the busiest stretch of our season, I couldn’t wait...

Virginia State Parks celebrate 89th anniversary

Virginia State Parks will celebrate History and Culture Day on June 15, 2025, and each location will be hosting a special event in honor...

LVA Mobile Library Coming to Roanoke

The Library of Virginia will bring its mobile programming van, LVA On the Go, to Roanoke Public Libraries’ Williamson Road Branch, 3837 Williamson Road,...

Bubba’s 33 Hosts Fundraiser for American Eagle Foundation in Roanoke

On Wednesday, June 18, Roanoke’s Bubba’s 33 invites the public to a fundraiser to support the American Eagle Foundation. In honor of Ace, Bubba’s 33...

Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit Set for July 8-10 at Hotel Roanoke

Residents from the Blue Ridge Parkway region are invited to attend the Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit from Tuesday, July 8, through Thursday, July...

Roanoke’s Rethink, Reuse, Repair Fair Returns to Wasena Park June 21

Visitors are invited to meet and learn from vendors who breathe new life into old, outdated, or broken materials at the second annual Rethink,...