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 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026