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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...

Roanoke County Schools Host Fall Meetings on Digital Safety and Student Mental Health

Roanoke County Public Schools is encouraging parents to attend four important community meetings this fall concerning student safety and mental health issues. Three meetings, in...

Hokies open the season Sunday against No. 13 South Carolina

Game details Virginia Tech opens its season Sunday afternoon against No. 13 South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The...

Youngkin Highlights Higher Test Scores Across Virginia Schools

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera yesterday joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson and leaders from the...

Food Truck Thursday Is Back at Walrond Park Thursday, September 4

Roanoke County welcomes back Food Truck Thursday to Walrond Park on Thursday, September 4 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In addition to mouthwatering food,...

Blue Ridge Twenty28: Stars & Stripes Stacked at U.S National Track Championships

As I head back to Roanoke, Virginia, I’m reflecting on an incredible couple of weeks back on the track. Not many know this, but...

A VA Tech Expert on Protecting Pets From Blue-Green Algae

As people and their pets seek relief from the heat in lakes and ponds, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert warns of a hidden danger...