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Roanoke Outside Foundation Receives $2 million from Google

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Outside Foundation Thursday received a $2-million donation from Google. The money will be spent on enhancing the region’s outdoor offerings. Whether it’s rock climbing, fishing, hiking or mountain biking, Roanoke and the surrounding region boast a serious resume of outdoor attractions. Add in amenities like city and town and county parks and that is a lot of outdoor infrastructure.

Roanoke, VA · 23h
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Virginia hopes grant program will help solve shortage of large-animal vets

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - A shortage of large-animal veterinarians is causing problems for farmers in the region, across the state and across the country. To address this, a Christiansburg practice that received a state grant plans to use the money to expand its service area. The Virginia Department of Health...

Christiansburg, VA · 23h
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Palliative care adds support for patients with advanced illness, physician says

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Palliative care is an extra layer of support for patients living with a serious illness, according to Dr. Jennifer Easterday, medical director of Good Sam Hospice. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Palliative care and hospice care both focus on the comfort and quality...

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Stocked Market returns to Roanoke for 38th year

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting its 38th annual Stocked Market November 13 through 15 at the Berglund Center. More than 100 merchants will be on hand, offering shoppers a variety of items, including home décor, jewelry, specialty foods and gifts. This year...

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For homeless veterans, finding a place to call home can be another battle

ROANOKE, Va. – In the Roanoke Valley, 26 veterans were counted as experiencing homelessness in January 2025, up from 18 a year earlier. A later count put the number at 29. For veterans leaving military service, the transition to civilian life can bring challenges that make finding stable housing more difficult.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Junior League of Roanoke Valley kicks off the Christmas season with the Stocked Market shopping fundraiser

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting its 38th annual Stocked Market fundraiser this weekend. The shopping event runs Friday morning through Sunday evening, and hosts more than one hundred vendors from across the country, showcases from local performing arts companies, basket raffles, letters to Santa, and more family-friendly activities.

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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Secure Solar Futures set to install 313-kW array on Virginia elementary school

Secure Solar Futures, a commercial solar contractor, will build a 313-kW solar power system at Preston Park Elementary School in Roanoke, Virginia. Construction of the system is expected to start later this year at no cost to the Roanoke Schools through a 25-year power purchase agreement with Secure Solar Futures.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Megan Duffy and Virginia Tech fall short in pursuit of a 5-star Qandace Samuels to SEC power

Virginia Tech women's basketball coach Megan Duffy fell short in landing 5-star Class of 2027 recruit Qandace Samuels on Tuesday.

Blacksburg, VA · 3d