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RVSPCA and Virginia Tech Partner to Shape the Future of Animal Behavioral Programming in Shelter Medicine

Aimed at boosting shelter animal adoptions and welfare locally and nationally, the partnership offers hands-on learning and research opportunities for faculty and students.
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Botetourt County to Open Family Friendly Track Trail on August 17th!

Botetourt County and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Kids in Parks program are pleased to announce the grand opening of a new kid- and family-friendly trail at the Cherry Blossom Trail on Saturday, August 17th at 10:30am.
LewisGale Medical Center and HCA Virginia leaders celebrate a $25,000 grant award to The Compress and Shock Foundation, a Roanoke based nonprofit promoting AED education and accessibility. The grant will provide AEDs for eligible organizations across Virginia and education events in underserved communities. (Left to right: Chris Finley, Associate Vice President, Community Engagement, HCA Healthcare, Jack Perkins, Executive Director, Compress and Shock Foundation, Lauren Dudley, interim Chief Executive Officer, LewisGale Medical Center, Andrew Maiolo, MD, Cardiologist, LewisGale Physicians, Heather Snyder, Structural Heart Navigator, LewisGale Medical Center, Michele Gillespie, Vice President Cardiovascular Services, LewisGale Regional Health System.

HCA Virginia Provides $25k Grant to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival

Donation to Compress and Shock Foundation will add defibrillators and support CPR trainings throughout Virginia.
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Botetourt Farmers Market to Host Fourth Annual Honey Festival

The Botetourt Farmers Market is excited to announce the 4th annual Honey Festival, set to take place on August 17th, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the picturesque Buchanan Town Park.
A new study finds that Virginia Western’s economic impact supports 4,405 jobs in the Roanoke Valley.

Virginia Western Fuels Roanoke Valley Economy on Many Levels, New Study Finds

Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study.
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Virginia Western Educational Foundation Announces Lugar, Millner, Penn and Ramey Joining Board of Directors

The volunteer Board of Directors guides the Educational Foundation’s mission as an independent nonprofit organization supporting student scholarships, faculty development and endowment initiatives at Virginia Western Community College.
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Berglund Center to Partner with Ursula’s Cafe for Donation Drive

Berglund Center is excited to collaborate with Ursula’s Cafe for a donation drive at our Old Crow Medicine Show concert at Elmwood Park on August 10.
North Roanoke city and county residents have access to arts and other events at Hollins University

Hollins Launches HOPE Program Nationwide

Hollins University is launching an initiative to cover full attendance costs for academically talented young women from across the country to complete a four-year degree.
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Explore Grayson County, Virginia, During the 2024 Ag & Art Adventure!

This unique two-day event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of agriculture and artisanship that defines the pastoral region of the Appalachian Highlands.
Pictured, left to right: Robert Knight (Director of Marketing and Sales – Berglund Center), Lisa O’Neil (Executive Director – Angels of Assisi), Carol Jessee (Director of Development – Angels of Assisi), Tiffany Viette (Marketing Coordinator – Berglund Center) and Rhonda (the cutest support dog)

Berglund Center Presents Angels of Assisi with Donation Through “Paws & Pucks” Program in Collaboration with Olde Salem Brewing Co.

Berglund Center is proud to announce that the proceeds from the “Paws & Pucks” program, totaling $5,834, was presented to Angels of Assisi, in collaboration with Olde Salem Brewing Co this week.

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