Galen College of Nursing opens in Roanoke County Clark Palmer June 28, 2023 1 min read (Photo by Gene Marrano) The Roanoke Valley is home to a new nursing school that officials believe will help address a nursing shortage in the region. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Changes to VA’s medical marijuana program taking effect soonNext: One of the Budweiser Clydesdales is set to visit Downtown Roanoke Related Stories 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0