Isabella Ledonne
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Roanoke, VA, United States
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Southwest Virginia medical centers receive funding to expand access to breast cancer screenings
Carilion Clinic, Ballad Health and Centra Health are receiving $190,000 from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. → Read More
Patrick Henry Boys Varsity Basketball team prepares for Virginia State Championship
The team will play on Saturday in Richmond. → Read More
Roanoke neighbors raise concerns about speeding after a car crashed into their living room
The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. No one was hurt. → Read More
Children can receive free books with a new library program in Patrick County
Families that sign up will receive free books for children under the age of five. → Read More
High schoolers compete in robotics competition at Blacksburg High School
The top teams from this weekend's competition will compete in Houston in April. → Read More
Alleghany County Public Schools starts to make preparations for consolidation
School officials will start on cosmetic projects in the spring. → Read More
A Lexington family shares their story of community at Lylburn Downing Middle School for Black History Month
Students at Lylburn Downing Middle School heard first hand experiences for Black History Month. → Read More
Virginia receives public housing funding to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis
Roanoke's housing authority will receive $4.8 million to renovate and upgrade public housing structures. → Read More
Warmer weather in the Roanoke Valley is impacting both the environment and local businesses
Landscapers haven't had to clear any snow this year, but are getting ahead on spring projects. → Read More
Lynchburg Police arrest four teenagers and seize four handguns at River Ridge Mall
No shots were fired, no injuries are reported and charges are pending. → Read More
The Virginia Tech Roanoke Center shares Gainsboro’s history and preservation efforts
Historians and advocates presented on the neighborhood's history and efforts to preserve it. → Read More
Roanoke County receives federal funding to start improvements at Wood Haven Technology Park
The water authority hopes to start construction on the second water line by fall 2023. → Read More
Henrietta Lacks statue artists make progress on the dedication sculpture in Roanoke
Roanoke City leaders exceeded their original fundraising goal by $20,000. → Read More
Bedford County D-Day Memorial teaches kids about World War II during a mini-camp
This was the first year the memorial hosted a mini-camp. → Read More
Boys & Girls Clubs kick off Black History Month with art contest
The public will be able to vote on their favorite pieces of artwork and the top three winners will receive prizes. → Read More
Experts recommend checking in on your children’s mental health in times of national tragedies
Parents should be aware of the warning signs of depression and anxiety in kids. → Read More
Roanoke City Council looking into solutions for the ongoing affordable housing crisis
Council is looking to adopt an inclusionary zoning ordinance for future developers. → Read More
Roanoke’s firefighters take home the victory in annual Guns N’ Hoses charity game
The "hoses" won the game over the "guns' 2-1. → Read More
Roanoke’s Redevelopment and Housing Authority looking for solutions as Section 8 applicants struggle to find affordable housing
Officials say the immediate solution is to have more landlords participate in the program. → Read More
Roanoke’s apprenticeship showcase is getting ready to host hundreds of students
Businesses can still register to participate in the event. → Read More