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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) granted $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.

Steps of Honor: Roanoke’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Over 300 participants ascended 110 flights in remembrance of fallen heroes, raising nearly $17,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Virginia Western Aims to Help Fill Critical Need for Technicians Certified in Sterile Processing

Those interested must register by Sept. 15 for the next 10-week class, which begins Sept. 29.

Angels of Assisi and Banfield Pet Hospital Host Low-Cost Pet Health Fair September 20

Angels of Assisi invites the community to the Pet Health Fair on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Berglund Center.

The Harlem Globetrotters 100-Year Tour Comes to Roanoke

Join the fun with the Harlem Globetrotters as they celebrate 100 years of thrills, laughs and joy this spring at Berglund Center on March 11.

A Decade of Sunflowers

Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in Botetourt County.

Grey Muzzle Grant Gives Senior Dogs at Angels of Assisi a Second Chance to Shine

Senior dogs in SWVA are getting a brighter future, thanks to a Grey Muzzle Organization grant awarded to Angels of Assisi to provide lifesaving medical care and loving second chances.

GWRABA Hosts Bourbon & BBQ Fundraiser

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (GWRABA) will host its upcoming Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, September 27.

Brent Watts Named Director of Communications for Botetourt County

Botetourt County has named longtime WDBJ7 chief meteorologist and journalist Brent Watts as its new director of communications.

Local Resources for Roanoke’s Disabled Community

"Paper Bag Plan" comes to the Grandin Theatre this fall — and with it, a reminder of the resources available right here in our community.

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The Roanoke Foodshed Network Grants $18,000 to Local Organizations

The Roanoke Foodshed Network (RFN) granted $18,000 to area nonprofits and schools to support food access work in the Roanoke region.
Participants march behind the Honor Guard for a lap around Wells Fargo Tower before beginning the ascent up the flights of steps.

Steps of Honor: Roanoke’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Over 300 participants ascended 110 flights in remembrance of fallen heroes, raising nearly $17,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
Virginia Western is enrolling for a course in sterile processing, with the ability to receive provisional certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician.

Virginia Western Aims to Help Fill Critical Need for Technicians Certified in Sterile Processing

Those interested must register by Sept. 15 for the next 10-week class, which begins Sept. 29.
Angels of Assisi's new location will host 40 kennels, multiple meet-and-greet areas, a "cat condo," room for grooming and more.

Angels of Assisi and Banfield Pet Hospital Host Low-Cost Pet Health Fair September 20

Angels of Assisi invites the community to the Pet Health Fair on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Berglund Center.
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The Harlem Globetrotters 100-Year Tour Comes to Roanoke

Join the fun with the Harlem Globetrotters as they celebrate 100 years of thrills, laughs and joy this spring at Berglund Center on March 11.
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A Decade of Sunflowers

Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in Botetourt County.
Agatha, 10 years old, Agatha is very happy, silly, cuddly, and loves attention and people. She is playful, loves walks, is good in the car, she has excellent house manners, is tolerant of cats and small dogs as long as they respect her space. She knows basic commands such as here, sit, wait, outside, no, find your toy, and leave it. Besides being with her people, her favorite thing is fetch with soft squeaky toys. She is such a polite girl.

Grey Muzzle Grant Gives Senior Dogs at Angels of Assisi a Second Chance to Shine

Senior dogs in SWVA are getting a brighter future, thanks to a Grey Muzzle Organization grant awarded to Angels of Assisi to provide lifesaving medical care and loving second chances.

GWRABA Hosts Bourbon & BBQ Fundraiser

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association (GWRABA) will host its upcoming Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, September 27.
Brent Watts

Brent Watts Named Director of Communications for Botetourt County

Botetourt County has named longtime WDBJ7 chief meteorologist and journalist Brent Watts as its new director of communications.
Editor Liz Long and Matt Blair discuss "Paper Bag Plan" playing at the Grandin Theatre.

Local Resources for Roanoke’s Disabled Community

"Paper Bag Plan" comes to the Grandin Theatre this fall — and with it, a reminder of the resources available right here in our community.
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