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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...

State Fair of Virginia awards over $34,000 in youth scholarships

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $34,340 from the...

West Roanoke River Greenway Community Meeting

Roanoke County is hosting a community meeting for the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 2 project on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, between 5 p.m....

Pinwheel Garden to Raise Child Abuse Awareness in Roanoke

The pinwheel has come to symbolize the amazing childhoods we want for all children: whimsical, happy, and healthy. Each year, to kick off April's...

Bridgewater Marina Announces New Boat Club at Smith Mountain Lake

Bridgewater Marina, the trusted name in boat rentals at Smith Mountain Lake for more than 35 years, today announced it has launched Bridgewater Boat...

Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28 Sending Five Riders to Pan Am Championships

Track cycling has always been a core part of our DNA — and here in Virginia, we may not have a velodrome, but we do have Franklin...

Your humidifier could be affecting indoor air quality, says expert

With flu rates at their highest levels in 15 years and an unusually late peak compared to previous seasons, those experiencing symptoms are looking...