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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 Cooperative Extension agents honored for Hurricane Helene response

The Virginia Agribusiness Council has recognized the dedicated service of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) agents in the wake of Hurricane Helene with the 2025 Land Grant...

Additional Measures in Place to Address Unpaid Taxes

(February 25, 2025) The Roanoke County Treasurer announces the implementation of a  new program to collect on tax delinquencies. These efforts will focus on...

Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration on Gus Nicks Blvd.

The City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton are partnering on a demonstration project on Gus Nicks Boulevard that will re-configure the roadway...

Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Centers set 2025 field days

Each year, Virginia Tech’s 11 Agricultural Research and Extension Centers invite the public in for an in-depth look at the discoveries and practices propelling the future...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL SML CLEANUP DAY

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Virginia – Volunteer registration is now open for Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake, the community’s annual cleanup initiative set for May 3 at...

Roanoke County Parks and Public Schools Offer Lifeguard Training Program

Roanoke County, VA (February 21, 2025) – Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism and Roanoke County Public Schools have announced a collaborative effort to introduce...