A Place to Learn and Grow

Roanoke’s Higher Education Center makes programs available to families across Roanoke thanks to distance learning and more.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2022 Celebrates 95th Anniversary of 1927 Bristol Sessions

The 21st Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival takes place Sept. 9-11 in Historic Downtown Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee.
Roanoke College Honors Anita Price

Anita Price has received the Helen C. Hanes Friend of Education Award, given at the Margaret Sue Copenhaver Institute for Teaching and Learning at Roanoke College.
Radio IQ Launches New Podcast Series “Memory Wars”

Radio IQ has launched a new podcast series called “Memory Wars,” exploring Germany’s history and how it applies to America’s own legacy.
Eddy Alexander Announces Hire of Catherine Fox

Eddy Alexander has recently hired Catherine Fox, former VP of Destination Development at Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge, as Senior Tourism and Destination Development Advisor.
Farm to School Partnership Celebration at James Madison Middle School Garden

Roanoke City Public Schools, LEAP and Virginia Cooperative Extension will gather at James Madison Middle School’s school garden to celebrate their hard work for a USDA Farm to School planning grant.
Mary Miller Steps Down at RAMP

Another influential woman in economic development steps down.
Joyce Waugh Leaves a Solid Legacy at the Roanoke Regional Chamber

Joyce Waugh, president and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2008, announced her upcoming retirement this December.
CROP Hunger Walk Names Feeding SWVA as 2022 Grant Recipient

The Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk has named Feeding Southwest Virginia as its 2022 Grant Recipient.
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery Names New Chief Executive Officer

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has hired Lauren Dudley as chief executive officer for the 146-bed medical and surgical facility.
