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Then and Now: Botetourt Hall

The former Hollins University dining hall has transformed into a multi-use space for student activities.

Strange Days of Roanoke: The Women of Hill Crest Hall

In the 1920s and ’30s, a female dormitory at Viscose was the center of life for hundreds of workers.

Southern Spoonful: Recipes in a Rush

Autumn’s busy schedule makes dinner easy to overlook, but these simple, flavorful recipes and quick dessert ideas bring warmth and ease back to your table.

Training Future Surgeons

The Carilion Clinic program continues mission of teaching innovative advances in orthopaedic surgery.

After Night in Jail, A New Start

FarmBurguesa’s Kat Pascal will serve her community as a real estate agent and school administrator after closing her popular restaurants.

Tackling Gambling Addiction

A Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare initiative aims to reduce problem gambling throughout the Roanoke Valley.

Comprehensive Kidney Care in Southwest Virginia

Three top nephrologists share a unified commitment to comprehensive kidney care while bringing their own unique experiences and perspectives to the practice.

A Legacy of Compassion

When cancer made transportation a barrier to treatment, Becky Pollard turned pain into purpose — and now her son carries on the mission to get patients to care, one ride at a time.

Rooted in Whole-Person Healing

Guided by both science and empathy, Dr. Alicia Hollis blends integrative and conventional approaches to treat the whole person — mind, body and spirit.

At the Intersection of Precision & Compassion

Dr. Neil Macdonald discusses the reach of his specialty, the honor of being named a Top Doc and why Roanoke still feels like home.

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Then and Now: Botetourt Hall

The former Hollins University dining hall has transformed into a multi-use space for student activities.
Hill Crest Hall opened in 1922 and housed up to 250 females who worked at the Viscose plant in Southeast Roanoke.

Strange Days of Roanoke: The Women of Hill Crest Hall

In the 1920s and ’30s, a female dormitory at Viscose was the center of life for hundreds of workers.
Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes

Southern Spoonful: Recipes in a Rush

Autumn’s busy schedule makes dinner easy to overlook, but these simple, flavorful recipes and quick dessert ideas bring warmth and ease back to your table.
There are more than 135 medical specialties that physicians can pursue.

Training Future Surgeons

The Carilion Clinic program continues mission of teaching innovative advances in orthopaedic surgery.
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After Night in Jail, A New Start

FarmBurguesa’s Kat Pascal will serve her community as a real estate agent and school administrator after closing her popular restaurants.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare

Tackling Gambling Addiction

A Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare initiative aims to reduce problem gambling throughout the Roanoke Valley.
Drs. Ryan Evans, Matt Mathew and Dennis Hu

Comprehensive Kidney Care in Southwest Virginia

Three top nephrologists share a unified commitment to comprehensive kidney care while bringing their own unique experiences and perspectives to the practice.
Becky Pollard ringing the bell at Blue Ridge Cancer Care after her last cancer treatment.

A Legacy of Compassion

When cancer made transportation a barrier to treatment, Becky Pollard turned pain into purpose — and now her son carries on the mission to get patients to care, one ride at a time.
Dr. Alicia Hollis

Rooted in Whole-Person Healing

Guided by both science and empathy, Dr. Alicia Hollis blends integrative and conventional approaches to treat the whole person — mind, body and spirit.
Dr. Neil MacDonald

At the Intersection of Precision & Compassion

Dr. Neil Macdonald discusses the reach of his specialty, the honor of being named a Top Doc and why Roanoke still feels like home.
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