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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...

DAR Members Promote America’s 250th at Roanoke Museum Event

On Tuesday, May 27, members of the Colonel William Preston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR), Roanoke, Va. met in the lobby...

Build Smart in Roanoke Launches Free Camp for High School Students

Build Smart Institute is excited to announce its first hands-on summer program designed for high school students interested in exploring careers in construction. The Concrete...

Free Summer Meals for Roanoke Children Available Starting June 9

Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) serves meals at no charge to children 18 and under through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Nutrition...

Larue V. Dickerson to Take the Oath of Office as New Roanoke Postmaster

Roanoke native LaRue V. Dickerson will be sworn in as Roanoke’s Postmaster during at an official installation ceremony on May 30, at 11 a.m.,...

Memorial Day tips for making a better burger from VA Tech meat science experts

For most Americans, Memorial Day is a time for remembering fallen service members, sunny summer weather, and family time. For over 61 percent of...

SMLCA Considers Opening Satellite Campus in Roanoke

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (SMLCA) of Moneta is exploring the possibility of opening a satellite campus in Roanoke for the 2025-2026 school year. An...