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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...

Virginia Tech ecologist appointed to prestigious national Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Jacob Barney, professor of invasive plant ecology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been appointed by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s...

Update on Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration

The City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton continue to assess the ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project, which is currently...

AAA Urges Caution as We Spring Forward to Daylight Saving Time this Weekend

RICHMOND, VA (March 6, 2025) – As parts of the U.S. prepare to “spring forward” with the onset of Daylight Saving on Sunday, AAA is reminding drivers to...

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks...

Roanoke’s First Certified Fiber Optic Technician Cohort Completes Training

New College Institute (NCI) is proud to partner with Roanoke Higher Education Center to offer Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) training, and its first-ever...

Virginia War Memorial Seeks Applicants For 2025 Marocchi Scholarship

(Richmond) The Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond is seeking applicants for its RADM Marocchi Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to Virginia...