With gentle strokes of a paintbrush, people from all walks of life have gathered over the past few months at Melrose Plaza to add their own personal touches to a community mural that stretches across the exterior of Market on Melrose.

Melrose Plaza is getting a new facelift.

As Melrose Plaza continues to take shape, a new art installation is underway. Roanoke native Bryce Cobbs, whose work has garnered national attention, is the muralist for this community project.

People in the Star City are honoring the 'Mother of Modern Medicine', Henrietta Lacks.

10 News caught up with Roanoke artist Bryce Cobbs to learn more about his story and what keeps him going each day.

Roanoke set to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks with statue in Lacks Plaza