Features & Profiles
Bernadette Battle becomes VWCC’s first Black VP of Student Affairs
Bernadette “Bern” Battle by Shawn Nowlin History was made when Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) hired Bernadette “Bern” Battle...
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Unique grocery store tackling food insecurity in West End neighborhood
LEAP Store on Patterson Ave. Southwest by Shawn Nowlin There is a new addition to the Roanoke community, and it...
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NL Bishop retires after 50 years of inspiration and service
by S. Rotan Hale Dr. Nathaniel L. (NL) Bishop, D.Min It’s a common understanding that life is what you make...
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Music @ Melrose gets community in the groove
Members of Spectrum Band performing at Music at Melrose event held Friday, July 26, 2024. by Shawn Nowlin The right...
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‘Shine’ Hair & Fashion Show lights up Jefferson Center
by Shawn Nowlin Greg Addison Greg Addison, a renowned stylist and owner of Hair Attitudes Salon, is all about inclusion....
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