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Roanoke City Public Schools came together Tuesday night to hold the annual teacher of the year celebration at the Jefferson Center.
Healing Wheels pays for Uber rides and other transportation costs for patients in chemo therapy at Blue Ridge Cancer Care.
A Danville music professor had the opportunity to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade this year.
For 19 years, The Feel Good Tour has given over a thousand instruments to those who cannot afford them.
Residents were invited to take the meal to go, eat it there, or have it delivered.
On Monday, the Lynchburg Hillcats staff joined other volunteers for the last day of National Collection Week.
The department along with volunteers gave away frozen turkeys, vegetables, and more.
The Spirit of Virginia award recognizes organizations that show love and support to anyone who may be in need.
The shoeboxes are filled with gifts, school supplies, and hygiene items.
As a part of Veterans Day, people filled the streets of downtown Roanoke, cheering on our nation’s heroes.
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A local non-profit organization is making sure kids are extra bundled up during the winter.
The 73-year-old steam engine returns to Roanoke after a five-week excursion of the Shenandoah Valley.
Chris Eanes played in many bands across downtown Roanoke. He was diagnosed with kidney failure about a year and a half ago.
Chocolatier fans in the Valley visited the Berglund Center for the first Blue Ridge Chocolate Festival.
The retreats include free food, giveaways, games and more.
A local foundation hosted a luncheon at Vinton War Memorial to give grants to local non-profits.
They are seeking items like new clothing, bottled water, bookbags, hygiene items, and more.
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Beckley VA Medical Center needs your help celebrating a World War II veteran as he turns 100.
Dozens of Roanoke City Sheriff's Office deputies gathered to celebrate.
The second grader was playing outside when he smelled smoke and went to investigate.
Olympic Olivia began her racing career at 18 months old in the Virginia Commonwealth Games.
Someone let the dogs out in Downtown Roanoke at this year’s Barktoberfest.
Several people with George’s Flowers were handing out bouquets at several locations throughout the Roanoke Valley.
“Feels pretty good, I’m looking for the next hundred,” said James Flinchum, a veteran of WWII.
A local Martial Arts Center is raising money to support Israeli relief funds.
Habitat for Humanity is building its 33rd home out of 55 this year.
Teachers can visit The Kennel to relax between classes with couches, soft music, and string lights.
The Feel Good Tour from Roanoke is celebrating 19 years of giving out instruments to those who can’t afford them.
The Lynchburg community is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the annual “I Pink I Can” event.
Craftsmen’s Classic brings artists and small business owners from across the country to sell their products.
The Life Ring Foundation presented a donation check for two million dollars to Carilion Children’s new cancer center.
Of 50 submissions submitted, both artists chose to illustrate Danielle Johnson, a Roanoke City Public School social worker.
Volunteers from all over the city built a playground at William Marvin Bass Elementary School.
Freedom First Credit Union is kicking off a new program that is sure to be a slam dunk with football and basketball fans.
The event is an effort to integrate the arts into the healing process for patients.
They had love notes written by the community to share encouragement to those in recovery.
“Riding on the 611 excursion is a unique experience. So, it’s something a lot of people don’t want to miss.”
“I tell you these teddy bears will mean the world to these kiddos in the hospital."
The scholarships are in memory of three local young people who passed away in car accidents.
They visited neighborhoods and interacted with residents allowing them to understand the history and the specific needs of the Danville community.
That fiery determination helped him raise $10,000 through grants, a Kickstarter, and selling his merch.
The dance will include a red carpet for photos, food, a DJ, and more.
They raised the trout at the Virginia Museum of Natural History since last October.
They are asking for supplies such as bottled water, nonperishable foods, hygiene items, pet food, and more.
“I hope they look at me and say whatever people say is not true. Is that I can do it,” added Mitchell. “And here’s an example of somebody who faced similar challenges that was able to persevere.”
“When I walked in the door we found out that the place had central air. It was like a relief that had just come over me because I’d seen him in that heat and I knew that physically his body was wearing down,” said Lewis.
It’s almost time for kids to head back to classes at Roanoke City public schools. First Impressions Family Foundation hosted its 20th annual Back to School Haircuts and Styles on Sunday.
A non-profit organization is giving free Back-to-School haircuts to students.
The giveaway will be drive-through style and they will hand out one box of protein per car.
Officers answered questions and gave kids a tour, snacks, and books.