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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...

James Stovall Receives Advocacy Impact Award

James Stovall, Executive Director of Hermitage Roanoke, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Advocacy Impact Award by the Alzheimer’s Association Central &...

Botetourt Family YMCA Welcomes Valerie Boone as New Childcare Director

The Botetourt Family YMCA is excited to welcome Valerie Boone as its new licensed Childcare Director. Boone brings a wealth of experience in early...

Parkside Picks Returns May 3 with 60+ Vendors at Green Hill Park

Parkside Picks returns to Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park on Saturday, May 3 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM! As a community yard sale and...

Roanoke Youth Summit: PJ JAM Set for May 3

The annual Youth Summit hosted by the City of Roanoke is back with a brand-new vibe—and a comfy twist. This year’s event, dubbed the...

Father, Son and Family Banquet Returns for 91st Year in Roanoke

For nearly a century, the Father, Son and Family Banquet have stood as one of Roanoke’s most cherished community traditions. On Sunday, April 27,...

PedalSafe ROA Announces 2025 Bike Month Events

PedalSafe ROA, a Roanoke-based safe cycling advocacy non-profit, is hosting four events in May to celebrate National Bike Month. Everyone is invited to attend...