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2012 Insiders & Newcomers Guide to Roanoke: Table of Contents
New to Roanoke? You've come to the right place! Here's everything you need to know to explore your new home! more »
Jan 1, 2012 in Newcomers
David Hungate
Lovely Places to Live
Our tour of neighborhoods in the Roanoke Valley begins to the north, in Botetourt County, and then swings south and west into Roanoke City, Salem and beyond. Plus, meet some people who live there. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Sandra Brown Kelly in Neighborhoods
David Hungate
Newcomers Guide to Arts & Culture 2012
The arts scene in Roanoke is an eclectic one, ranging from quaint hole-in-the-wall galleries to the skyline-defining Taubman Museum of Art, and with lots in between. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Beth Jones in Arts & Culture
David Hungate
Dining: Semi-Celebs Pick Their Faves!
Our five restaurant selectors are, well, if not stars, at least brightly shining lights. One runs the city, one is its journalistic conscience, one helps define its music, one is a renaissance kind of guy and one is a newcomer/wine conoisseur. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Tony Barbour in Dining (1 Comments)
Newcomers Guide to Roanoke Healthcare
In the realm of desirable living situations, Roanoke Valley’s health care is right at the top of the heap. more »
Mar 1, 2010 by Norma Lugar in Healthcare
Newcomers Guide to Retiring in the Valley
For retirees, the Roanoke Valley has it all: affordable cost of living, recreation, a mild climate, top-notch healthcare and a strong sense of community. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Jessica Wright in Retirement
David Hungate
Newcomers Guide to Education
What makes the school systems in and around the Roanoke Valley great? Who better to ask than the people who have experienced the excellence first-hand? more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Jessica Wright in Education
David Hungate
Great Shops (From Great Shoppers)
Who better to ask for info on interesting and unique places to shop than those who are more than a little dedicated to the retail life? Here, five passionate purchasers talk about their favorites. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Beth Jones in Shopping
Brett Winter Lemon
Loving Life in the Valley
If there’s one thing all Roanokers can agree on, it’s that the valley is great place to live. Here are six families that remind us why. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Sandra Brown Kelly in Neighborhoods
Recreation: The Valley Has It All
Flanked by the Appalachain Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Roanoke Valley is singularly blessed with outdoor experiences for all ages and ability levels. more »
Jan 1, 2012 by Gene Marrano in Recreation
Top Doctors 2011-2012
We contacted more than 6,000 nurses in Roanoke-area zip codes to ask for their views on the top physicians in 41 specialties. Here are the results of their anonymous voting. more »
Jul 1, 2011 in Health (1 Comments)
Arts & Culture Quicklinks
Education Quicklinks
Homes & Neighborhoods Quicklinks
- Barbara Brooks, ReMax Lakefront Realty
- Botetourt County
- Brown Edwards & Company
- Calvary Baptist Church
- Certified Carpet Cleaners
- Cox Communications- Roanoke
- CRS Association of Roanoke Valley
- Diane Poff Interiors LLC
- First Church of Christ Science
- Grand Home Furnishings
- Hidden Valley Country Club
- Long and Foster Realtors
- MKB Realtors
- National Pools of Roanoke
- One Earth Landscapes, Inc.
- ReMax Valley Realtors
- RVAR (Association of Realtors)
- Williams Lighting Galleries
Retirement Quicklinks
- Barnes & Associates/Ameriprise Financial
- Brandon Oaks
- Crowning Touch Senior Relocation
- Gentle Shepherd Hospice
- The Glebe
- Lotz Funeral Homes
- New York Life / J. Len Hale
- Our Lady of the Valley
- The Park-Oak Grove Retirement
- Richfield Retirement
- Roanoke United Methodist Home
- Salem Terrace at Harrogate
- Sherwood Memorial Park
- Solid Rock Enterprises
- South Peak
- The Summit at Wyndhurst
- Sunnyside Communties/King's Grant Retirement
- Virginia Veterans Care Center
- Warm Hearth Village
- Westminster Canterbury
