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Veteran Business Leader Nadean Carson Named Small Business Veteran of the Year

Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV honors trailblazing veteran business leader as regional 'Small Business Veteran of the Year' award honoree.
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Creative Occasions Celebrates 30 Years of Floral Excellence in Virginia

Mark Frye marks three decades of artistry in the floral industry.
Newly constructed lab space at Virginia Western supports hands-on training for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, which has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The lab features industry-standard equipment to prepare students for real-world clinical environments.

Virginia Western Announces Accreditation Candidacy for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

The program will serve regional workforce needs and expand access to in-demand healthcare.
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Chaos Corner Brings the Color to You with Mobile Paint Splatter Parties

A new eco-conscious entertainment brand prepares to bring a creative way to connect, unwind and express yourself — wherever you are.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour Takes Flight This Fall

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour will land in Roanoke at Berglund Center on September 24th at 8 PM.
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Salem Debate Team Wins State Again

Salem High School’s debate team has once again won the state Class 4 title.
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JLRV to Host Amplify Women: Voices in Community Leadership

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley (JLRV) hosts Amplify Women: Voices in Community Leadership on May 3.
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North Cross Middle School Robotics Team Headed to World Competition

The North Cross middle school robotics team will compete at the World KidWind Challenge in Arizona in May.
Mary Ann Steger Conrad received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Pictured (from left): Jane Sandel; Amanda Mansfield, Virginia Western Educational Foundation Philanthropy Director; Mary Ann Steger Conrad; Dr. David Doré, Virginia Community College System Chancellor; Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western President; and Marilyn Herbert-Ashton, Virginia Western Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Photo by Clem Britt, Virginia Community College System.

Community College Philanthropists Honored with Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

Nominated by Virginia Western Community College, Ms. Mary Ann Steger Conrad has received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy.
Blue Ridge Literacy celebrates its graduates.

Blue Ridge Literacy Marks 40 Years with Buzz4Good Watch Party at Grandin Theatre

Blue Ridge Literacy will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Buzz4Good Watch Party and behind-the-scenes conversations on Thursday, May 1 at the Grandin Theatre.

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