The City of Roanoke holds a special ceremony today at Highland Park. Â The city will officially designate a roadway in the park as Joel Richert Way. Â The city says Richert was a volunteer for the city, contributing to the Old Southwest neighborhood.
A candidate for the position of dean at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will give a presentation today. Â Lee Learman will talk about "The Changing Healthcare Landscape". Â Dean Cynda Johnson announced earlier this year she will retire at the end of the year.
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Liberty University holds Words of Worth tonight. Â Students and faculty will write cards of hope and encouragement to the families and agencies of fallen officers. Â Several people will also speak, including Lynchburg Police Chief Ryan Zuidema. Â
The Lynchburg Humane Society holds a shopping event starting today. Â Pop up for Pets will feature a wide variety of products from several vendors. Â A portion of the proceeds will benefit the humane society. Â The shopping event runs today through Saturday at Boonsboro Shopping Center.