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Man’s best friend could be the spotted lanternfly’s worst enemy

Imagine if your dog’s favorite game — sniffing out treats or toys — could help protect America’s vineyards, orchards, and forests from a devastating invader. It turns out, it just...

Miyares Raises Over $4.7 Million in Less Than 30 Days

Attorney General Jason Miyares remains in a strong position heading into the November general election,...

Why Some Heart Drugs Become Risky with Low Sodium, VA Tech Study Finds

New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt...

Virginia Launches Nation’s First AI Regulatory Review Under Youngkin

Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order launching a first-of-its-kind agentic artificial intelligence...

Scientists uncover immune cells that help prostate cancer resist treatment and a way to stop them

Scientists have revealed how certain immune cells may be quietly helping prostate cancer grow —...

Roanoker Brings Wide Range of Experiences and Food to Table

The Roanoke Valley’s newest local food advocate got his start as a radiation safety expert in a nuclear power plant. Mike Scott, a southwest...

The “Pie Lady” Takes Creations to Whole New Level

Lisa Helmick is a mother, wife, nurse, cook, and entrepreneur. She moved with her husband and children from Michigan to Daleville in 2006. ...

Environmental Group Announces “Cool Citizen” Awards

Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition, at its annual affiliates conference held March 26, 2010 at Roanoke’s Claude Moore Education Complex, recognized the finalists...

The BIG Fishing Tournament is Coming, 42 years Strong!

For the 42nd year The Cave Spring Optimist Club will once again kick off the Largest Amateur Fresh Water Fishing Tournament in Virginia...

Tech Unveils Major Art Center

Plans for Virginia Tech’s new 130,000-square-foot, million Center for the Arts were approved by the university’s board of visitors Monday, setting into...

Roanokers Rally for Schools

Would Roanoke City residents and those in surrounding localities be willing to pay a 2% higher meal tax for the next two years,...