Educating the Newest Locals

Blue Ridge Literacy hosts an annual Scrabble tournament which is a major fundraiser. / With five levels of English for Speakers of Other Languages classes, Blue Ridge Literacy provides adult learners with year-round opportunities to reach their language goals — in-person or online.

Blue Ridge Literacy transforms lives in the Roanoke Valley by empowering adults through language and literacy support.

Do You Know… Katrina Hill?

Katrina Hill

The Community School director, once a middle school teacher, now leads with a commitment to progressive, student-centered learning.

Top Docs 2025

Our biennial poll returns! We surveyed nearly 15,800 nurses and health care workers for their top doctors in the region.

More Than Buildings

A major partnership between Carilion and Virginia Tech paves the way for groundbreaking growth in Roanoke’s health and innovation corridor.

The Squeeze

A new generation is caught in the middle, balancing support for aging parents and growing children — often at great personal cost.