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Scientists uncover immune cells that help prostate cancer resist treatment and a way to stop them

Scientists have revealed how certain immune cells may be quietly helping prostate cancer grow — and how blocking them could help the body fight back. The study, published as the...

Youngkin Celebrates Historic Investments and Improvements Along Interstate 81

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has taken major strides to...

VA Tech Grad Builds Career at Roanoke’s WDBJ7

WDBJ reporter Lindsey Cook '25 lives by a single quote from her favorite journalist, Nellie...

Roanoke City Schools Earn VSBA Innovation Award Honorable Mention

The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) is proud to announce the recipients of the first...

Virginia experts explain what’s behind measles surge and how to stop it

The U.S. is facing its largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with at...

More Madness in Roanoke

by Gene Marrano Star City Motor Madness is “a celebration of America’s passion for the automobile and the love of cruising,” according to the event’s...

Addiction Researcher Optimistic Graphic Labels Will Deter Smokers

By presenting the concrete reality of what will happen as a result of smoking, the new anti-smoking warnings that will show up on packs...

Smart Way Connector To Enhance Transportation In Region

  Smart Way Connector, the much-anticipated shuttle-bus service between Roanoke and Lynchburg, debuts July 19, further enhancing transportation options in southwest and central Virginia while...

Birds of a Feather . . .

  The bluebirds above are being rehabbed by Lucky and Sabrina Garvin who established “Second Chance for Wildlife Rescue” in 2000 after working with another...

Countryside Master Plan Approved

by Stuart Revercomb The $4.1 million Countryside golf course has been dying a slow death since closure March 1, 2010. The lush green fairways that...

The Virginia Gentlemen Get Tough to Get It Right

by Cheryl Hodges The small audience that attended the practice session last Monday evening for the Virginia Gentlemen  barbershop chorus all had a similar expression,...