Roanoke College officials hope topiary provides school spirit and a lesson in biology Clark Palmer August 28, 2017 1 minute read Officials at Roanoke College hope a donation by an alumna will provide school spirit as well as a lesson in biology. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Deschutes tasting room to openNext: VDOT will install those flashing yellow arrows at more Roanoke Valley intersections Related Stories Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0