Leanna Scachetti
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United Way of Southwest Virginia unveils new child care tracker
The new Birth to 5 Hub helps families find child care facilities near them that meet their needs. → Read More
Carilion Clinic’s bridge program seeing more patients cross into treatment
About 70 to 80 percent of SUD patients in the ER make it to the bridge clinic and, with appropriate treatment, they reduce or eliminate use of opioids by 60 to 70 percent over six months to a year. → Read More
State opioid grant supports peer advocates, harm reduction to recovery
More than 90 percent of people served by the grant reported their peer supporter helped them maintain sobriety. → Read More
Roanoke’s harm reductionists saving lives with education, clean supplies and naloxone
In 2022, clients served by Virginia's Harm Reduction Coalition reported more than 1,100 overdose reversals. → Read More
Virginia’s fatal overdoses dropped slightly in first three quarters of 2022
But experts say the number of fatal drug overdoses is still incredibly high. → Read More
Two years later: A look at southwest Virginia’s January 6 cases
Today we’re looking at where they stand and what’s to come. → Read More
Flu cases remain high in Roanoke Valley
RSV seems to be declining but COVID appears to be rising again, as expected. → Read More
The Final Goodnight: Robin Reed signs off after 40 years
Watch and listen to our one-on-one with Robin Reed as he reflects on his decades-long career. → Read More
TV Chef, host Alton Brown to bring live holiday variety show to Berglund Center
Beyond the Eats: The Holiday Variant comes to the Berglund Center November 17 at 7:30. → Read More
Nelson County Care Fair aimed at helping to age in place
Thursday’s Care Fair is aimed at introducing the community to the options available through volunteers and local businesses. → Read More
Bath County supervisors vote to help establish childcare facility
This comes after almost a year of surveys and assessments to determine the need for childcare. → Read More
Flu, respiratory illnesses on the rise in Roanoke
Dr. Cynthia Morrow said influenza cases are peaking early. → Read More
Ivy Creek Foundation to host talk on Virginia’s declining oak population
The October Ivy Talk is virtual and the public is invited to attend. → Read More
WDBJ7′s Robin Reed honored by Capital Emmys for service to broadcast television
The award honors selected individuals who have dedicated a quarter-century or a half-century to the broadcast industry. → Read More
Historical marker dedicated to Botetourt County’s native Olympic gold medalist
Norvel Lee won gold for boxing in the 1952 Olympics and also won a landmark Civil Rights case in Virginia. → Read More
Roanoke’s public health leaders continue to monitor everything from COVID to West Nile Virus
Two cases of West Nile Virus have been recorded in the Roanoke City Alleghany Health Districts in the last month. → Read More
Experts, correspondents reflect on Queen Elizabeth II’s death
A Virginia Tech librarian who is a royal expert said it’s important to remember the royal family is part of American history, too. → Read More
New Patrick County hospital owner taking steps for behavioral health
The Virginia Department of Health will need to consider the application for approval. → Read More
Virginia’s home-school population continues to grow
The number of home-schoolers in the Commonwealth has grown more than 40 percent since 2019. → Read More
Bath County considering options to fill gap in child care shortage
Bath County is among one of the only counties in the Commonwealth without a single, private licensed childcare provider. → Read More