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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...

Special Olympics Virginia to Host Southwest Region Basketball Tournament

Sunday, February 16 | Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA Come Cheer Your Heart Out! On Sunday, February 16, starting at 9:00 a.m., Cassell Coliseum at Virginia Tech...

Clean Valley Council Presents Roanoke Earth Day Celebration 2025

Roanoke, VA, February 7, 2025 - This year Clean Valley Council is presenting the Roanoke Earth Day Celebration in the heart of Grandin Village on...

Friendship Richfield Living Receives Valentine’s Day Gift of Baby Dolls and Puppies for Memory Care Residents

SALEM, VA – It’s a boy! And a girl! And a puppy? Friendship Richfield Living is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special delivery of...

For Extension Master Gardeners, community power is key to controlling invasive species

Anyone with invasive plants or insects in their garden knows how frustrating these pests can be. You might spend hours removing the plants or...

Market on Melrose Celebrates Black History Month With Community Events

ROANOKE, Va. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Market on Melrose, Northwest Roanoke’s full-service neighborhood grocery store, announces a monthlong celebration of Black History Month with...

City Council Appoints Christopher T. Link to Fill Unexpired Term

On Monday, February 3, 2025, Roanoke City Council announced the appointment of Christopher T. Link, to fill the unexpired term of office of Natasha Saunders-Cotton...