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 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0