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Roanoke’s Kiwanis Club has named healthcare leader Nancy Howell Agee as its 6th Star of the Year — recognizing her key role at Carilion — and the plaque will display her name until next year's selection.

10 News anchors Brittany Morgan and John Appicello joined the Blue Ridge Games scavenger hunt on Wednesday and earned 600 points in just over an hour at the local event.

In Bedford County, a 14-year-old took control of a moving car after her mother had a seizure on Hales Ford Road in May and called 911, helping avoid a head-on crash (officials said the incident could have turned fatal).

Roanoke Mountain Adventures is set to move into a larger space next to Black Dog Salvage on Sept.

4, offering an expanded outfitter shop with full-service bike sales & repairs and outdoor gear. The new location uses reclaimed fixtures to create a unique shopping space for local enthusiasts.

A new exhibit at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture in Roanoke tells the story of Claiborne Scott’s struggle for conditional freedom — it runs until Aug.

24 while a traveling show moves to Floyd County Historical Society from Sept. 2 to Oct. 19.

Chad Heddleston free-solo climbed the Mill Mountain Star in about nine minutes without a rope after securing permits and spending 12 years preparing + he used the climb to highlight Roanoke’s outdoor scene and promote his award-winning documentary on pioneer climbers.

Financial expert Jennifer Rheinheimer (chief financial officer at Freedom First Credit Union) appeared on 7@four today to explain how national headlines on interest rates and inflation affect household budgets, offering clear guidance for families.

As students return to school, local health experts and counselors advise families to talk with children about bullying and monitor for warning signs like lost items and unexplained headaches; they stress reporting concerns to school administrators promptly (local policies guide responses).

Virginia Tech was chosen as one of 14 accredited mining programs to compete for a share of the $100 million announced on Aug.

7, with two students attending the meeting at the White House — the funds are expected to boost mining innovation in the New River Valley.

UVA Health has conducted a 15-year study on cervical artery dissection, which causes 20% of strokes in young people without typical risk factors.

Professor Andrew Southerland said routine activities or no injury at all can trigger the condition and research continues into genetic clues.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore over 1,000 miles of trails, waterways, and parks in Virginia's Blue Ridge; locals often hike at McAfee Knob or paddle the Upper James River, with sunset views at Mill Mountain Park — offering both day trips and weekend escapes.

Local sports updates showed that VMI officials focused on youth and toughness during fall camp + media day, while a Roanoke accountant claimed a national pickleball title on Aug.

12. Coverage from Friday Football Extra detailed these recent local achievements.