Galen College of Nursing opens in Roanoke County Clark Palmer June 28, 2023 1 minute 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 Its back again this weekend – the 68th annual Sidewalk Art Show Gene Marrano May 27, 2026 Sidewalk Art Sale, VA 250 play at Attic Productions, VMT’s rockabilly Gene Marrano May 27, 2026 Griffith cites Roanoke Valley ALS deaths in push to renew federal research funding Ian Price May 27, 2026