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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 Chamber Hosts 2025 Civics Bee for Local Students

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2026 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans...

VA Tech Expert offers tips for coping with back-to-school nerves

As summer wanes and children return to the classroom, back-to-school excitement may be overshadowed by feelings of anxiety. Cindy Smith, director of the Children’s Emotions...

Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton Joins The Madeira School Board of Trustees

Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D., president of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at The Madeira School, a...

Virginia Regional Transit Announces Expansion into Roanoke

Virginia Regional Transit is pleased to announce the expansion of its demand response services into Roanoke County. CORTRAN (County of Roanoke Transportation) is available...

SMLCA’s Roanoke Campus Set to Open

Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy’s Roanoke Campus will welcome its first students Wednesday, Aug. 20 as it kicks off the 2025-2026 school year. The Roanoke...

VDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert in School Zones as Students Return

With more than one million Virginia students headed back to school this month, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is calling on everyone to...