Tempered Steel: How Frank Beamer Got That Way
Virginia Tech’s football coach draws strength from a family character steeped in tragedy – both deep within that family’s history and also from his own life-changing childhood accident.
An Interview With Roadside Artist Mark Cline
Foamhenge, monster museums, the largest cast-iron skillet in town and more – here are 10 reasons we love Roadside Artist Mark Cline! (Complete with video of Kong Kong invading the Taubman!)
Full Health Care, Free Exercise: Bennies Can Be Key for Small Biz
Despite a (slowish) recovery, this isn’t the economy where you charge into the boss’ office to demand a better health care policy, the freedom to work from home or Cheetos in the vending machine…
Small Business Success, One Careful Step at a Time
Area business owners and the economic development organizations that support and nurture them agree that the keys to success are careful planning, taking advantage of advice and moving slowly.
Newcomer Docs Give Roanoke a Fine Bill of Health
They seem to discover quickly what we know: It’s friendly here, easy to get around. There’s lots to do outside, the restaurants are good. Housing prices are significantly lower than in big cities. And yes, you can meet other single professionals…
The Fry Home’s Asian, ‘Cloud Lift’ Air
Will and Teri Fry wanted a home with openness, energy efficiency and natural materials.With the help of Brent and Suzi Fortenberry, they built just that.
No Cape Required
These local heroes don’t need the ability to fly faster than a speeding bullet or leap tall buildings in a single bound. Their selfless passion for helping people, bettering the community or rescuing animals surpasses any so-called superpower.