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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...

Bus Riders’ Group Crowns Second Annual Sorriest Bus Stop

ROANOKE – In this contest, Orange Avenue is a powerhouse: for the second year running, a bus stop on Highway 460 has won the...

Roanoke Symposium to Address Housing Challenges

The Roanoke Regional Housing Network (RRHN) invites you to its biennial Housing Symposium on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Charter Hall at the City Market Building (32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA...

Barks ‘n Rec 2025 Fundraiser Now Open

Saint Francis Service Dogs has opened registration for their fifth annual Spring Fundraiser: Barks ‘n Rec. Last year, over 300 people across 30 states...

VADOC Supports Crime Victims

Richmond — Every April, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) commemorates crime victims using thoughtful and creative strategies to raise awareness about the impact...

Six things to know about the Run in Remembrance

The Virginia Tech community will gather at 9 a.m. April 12 for this year’s 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, the annual run to honor the 32 students...

Free Bowling and Shredding Event Aims to Stop Scams in Roanoke

Roanoke-area families will have a chance to fight fraud, shred sensitive documents and enjoy free bowling and snacks when AARP Virginia hosts Strike Out Scams on...