Posts Tagged Roanoke

Roanoke unveils drawings of future Henrietta Lacks statue

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2022

Artist Bryce Cobbs stands next to his life-size drawing of Henrietta Lacks. (Credit: Joe Staniunas)

The story of Henrietta Lacks became a best-selling book and a film. Now, the African American woman, whose cancer cells have been used in medical research for 70 years, will soon have a statue in her hometown. The design was unveiled Monday in downtown Roanoke.

Joe Staniunas reports.

Henrietta Lacks, Roanoke

Roanoke Preschool to Receive State Funding

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 8, 2016

Governor Terry McAuliffe during a visit to Greenvale in Roanoke Thursday. Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / WVTF

Governor Terry McAuliffe was in Roanoke today to visit a preschool. The school is receiving money through a new grant program that’s part of a state-wide focus on early childhood education. Nick Gilmore reports.

Early Childhood Education, Education, Roanoke

Justice for Kionte Spencer Group Meets with U.S. Attorney John Fishwick

Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 13, 2016

Members of the advocacy group Justice for Kionte Spencer met with U.S. Attorney John Fishwick in Roanoke Monday morning to discuss their demands regarding the death of the 18-year-old student back in February. Payton Knobeloch has more on this story.