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Breaking Boundaries: Roanoke College Honors Program Hosts Unconventional Dialogue with Lawyer and Therapist

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Salem, VA – Roanoke College’s Honors Program is stirring excitement across campus with its innovative approach to interdisciplinary learning. This semester, the series entitled “A Lawyer and a Therapist Walk into a Bar…” aims to shift away from conventional academic formats by offering a unique blend of education and entertainment. Spearheaded by faculty members from diverse fields, this series promises to engage students with practical insights into the convergence of law and mental health. The collaborative effort is led by distinguished professionals in the fields of law and psychology. This integration allows students to understand … Read more

Roanoke Grand Jury Indicts Three Men in High-Profile Murder Cases

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ROANOKE, Va. — A Grand Jury in Roanoke indicted three local men on serious criminal charges, reviving attention to past violent incidents that shook the community. The indictments, issued this Monday, involve cases of murder and robbery that had occurred between 2021 and 2022. Eric Dwayne Swain Jr., 23, faces six felony charges including first-degree murder, robbery, aggravated malicious wounding, and three counts pertaining to the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. These charges link back to a harrowing night on January 23, 2022. During the incidents of that evening, Tyiray … Read more

ACLU Sues Roanoke Police Department for Refusing to Certify Immigrant’s Visa

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Roanoke, Virginia – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the Roanoke Police Department, accusing the agency of denying a visa certification for an immigrant who assisted in an investigation of domestic abuse. According to the ACLU, this lawsuit is the first of its kind and a hearing is expected within the next 30 days. The plaintiff, known as Jane Doe in the sealed filing, helped city police investigate her partner’s abuse in 2012. As a result, she was provided with a U visa certification, which is a form … Read more

Roanoke City Schools Take Stand Against Social Media Giants, Joining Nationwide Lawsuit to Safeguard Students’ Mental Health

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ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City public schools have taken a significant step by joining a nationwide lawsuit along with over 400 other school divisions across the United States. The school district is addressing the rising demand for mental health services among students, with social media platforms being identified as a major contributing factor. According to Mark Cathey, a member of the Roanoke City School Board, the detrimental impact of apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube on students cannot be ignored. These platforms, Cathey argues, are designed to target the vulnerable minds of young individuals who … Read more