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Virginia Western Revamps IT Program, Adds AI Focus and Radford Pathway

Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor's degree.

Angels of Assisi to Host First-Ever Summer Mega Adoption Event at Berglund Center

Angels of Assisi is inviting the community to find a new best friend at its first-ever Summer Mega Adoption Event, on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berglund Center Special Events Center.

Mountain Star Herbals Opens in Downtown Roanoke

Mountain Star Herbals celebrates its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to open downtown Roanoke’s first herb, spice, and tea shop.

George’s Flowers Prepares to Bloom in a New Home on Ogden Road

The multi-award-winning Roanoke florist unveils plans for expanded floral marketplace, educational workshops, and a new customer experience after more than 45 years serving the Roanoke Valley.

Boaters Asked to Go Slow for SML Fireworks Celebrations

SMLA continues its no-wake fireworks boating safety tradition.

Cheryl Sullivan-Willis to Emcee Juneteenth Freedom Jubilee Presentations at Historic Greenfield

Historic Greenfield's Juneteenth Freedom Jubilee 2026 celebration will feature a special afternoon led by Botetourt County resident Cheryl Sullivan-Willis.

Whitney Cummings Brings ‘Big Baby’ Tour to Berglund Center in November

Comedian Whitney Cummings will perform her "Big Baby" tour at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre on November 7.

Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Awards Environmental Scholarship Award of $5,000 to Kai Weiss of Salem

Kai Alexander Weiss of Salem is this year’s winner of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke’s $5,000 environmental scholarship.

LEAP Celebrates Community at Garden Gala Fundraiser

Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) will host its annual Garden Gala on Friday, June 12th from 6-8pm.

Angels of Assisi and Roanoke Police Department to Host Mobile Pet Health Clinic June 12

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Virginia Western has designed the Associate of Applied Science in IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions degree so that students can either directly enter the workforce or transfer to Radford’s Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Systems with the courses needed to graduate in four total years.

Virginia Western Revamps IT Program, Adds AI Focus and Radford Pathway

Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor's degree.
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Angels of Assisi to Host First-Ever Summer Mega Adoption Event at Berglund Center

Angels of Assisi is inviting the community to find a new best friend at its first-ever Summer Mega Adoption Event, on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berglund Center Special Events Center.
Mountain Star Herbals logo

Mountain Star Herbals Opens in Downtown Roanoke

Mountain Star Herbals celebrates its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to open downtown Roanoke’s first herb, spice, and tea shop.
George's Flowers logo

George’s Flowers Prepares to Bloom in a New Home on Ogden Road

The multi-award-winning Roanoke florist unveils plans for expanded floral marketplace, educational workshops, and a new customer experience after more than 45 years serving the Roanoke Valley.
SML NO WAKE Map (FINAL June 2026)

Boaters Asked to Go Slow for SML Fireworks Celebrations

SMLA continues its no-wake fireworks boating safety tradition.
Cheryl Sullivan-Willis

Cheryl Sullivan-Willis to Emcee Juneteenth Freedom Jubilee Presentations at Historic Greenfield

Historic Greenfield's Juneteenth Freedom Jubilee 2026 celebration will feature a special afternoon led by Botetourt County resident Cheryl Sullivan-Willis.
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Whitney Cummings Brings ‘Big Baby’ Tour to Berglund Center in November

Comedian Whitney Cummings will perform her "Big Baby" tour at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre on November 7.
Kiwanis of Roanoke logo

Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Awards Environmental Scholarship Award of $5,000 to Kai Weiss of Salem

Kai Alexander Weiss of Salem is this year’s winner of the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke’s $5,000 environmental scholarship.
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LEAP Celebrates Community at Garden Gala Fundraiser

Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) will host its annual Garden Gala on Friday, June 12th from 6-8pm.
Angels of Assisi logo

Angels of Assisi and Roanoke Police Department to Host Mobile Pet Health Clinic June 12

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