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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...

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day at Explore Park Saturday, October 5

Join Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Explore Park on Saturday, October 5th as we celebrate Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, a...

Melrose Plaza to Honor Influential Roanokers

Input invited on honorees for History Wall Melrose Plaza seeks to honor historical figures, people, places, and landmarks integral to Northwest Roanoke's history through a...

October 25th is Last Day to Apply for A Mail Ballot

Participating in Virginia’s democracy has never been easier. If you plan to vote by mail, please remember that the deadline to apply for a mail-in...

Enjoy Virginia’s Peak Colors With A Fall Foliage Driving Tour

Weekly foliage condition reports available on DOF's website and social media  Want to get out and enjoy Virginia’s fall colors? To help you get started,...

DOAV Honors Virginia Aviation Ambassadors

Almost 700 people from across the US have visited all of Virginia’s 65 public-use airports. In so doing, they have completed the main goal...

Volunteer to Cheer for 700 Roanoke Students at Special Olympics Big Feet Meet 

Join us at the Special Olympics Big Feet Meet at William Fleming High School Sept. 26 from 9 am to 1 pm. More than...