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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...

Stay Warm Today: Community Support Centers Open

Following this past week's inclement weather and cold temperatures, the City of Roanoke reminds residents of available Community Support Centers for those seeking warmth: ...

Northern Virginia Master Gardeners recognized for youth education programs

Extension Master Gardeners received the 2024 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award for a program focused on horticulture education within the public school system. The...

Nominate your favorite agricultural icon to appear on the State Fair ‘Ag Superheroes’ trading cards

DOSWELL—A new roster of Virginia’s agricultural icons will be immortalized on collectible trading cards at this year’s State Fair of Virginia. For the third year,...

Engineering Giving Day donors offer challenge to inspire the next generation of Hokies

Spanning three generations of Virginia Tech alumni, the May family donates $50,000 to encourage participation in Giving Day 2025. Over 60 years after Joe T....

Farm Bureau Young Farmers Expo to be held in Franklin County

The 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Winter Expo will take place Feb. 21-23 in Franklin County. VFBF Young Farmers is a leadership development and networking program for...

Hokies are off to the races for Giving Day

Hokies from around the world are gearing up to launch into a 24-hour race where the Virginia Tech community steps up to support what...