Happy Anniversary!
Businesses in Roanoke celebrate their anniversaries.
Natasha Ryan: Cuddlebugs and A Simple Goal
“They’re my cuddlebugs,” WDBJ news anchor Natasha Ryan says of her cat and dog.
Mark Finkler: Helper to Giant Snakes, Gimpy Quail and Problem Puppies
Roanoke Animal Hospital Veterinarian Mark Finkler, platinum winner for Best Veterinarian in this year’s Best of Roanoke reader’s poll, has seen his share of interesting cases in his nearly 30 years in The Roanoke Valley.
My Dad, The Chief
Although he has been fire chief for only three years, my dad has been working his whole life to serve and protect his hometown. Starting as a volunteer, he has worked his way up the ranks, proving that he has truly found his calling in life…
Geocaching Arrives (and Thrives)
Look. They’re here. They’re there. They are everywhere, and you may walk by several of them during the day and not even be aware of it. I’m talking about geocaches and the sport of geocaching, a kind of outdoors mini treasure hunt.
Moving Emotions: A Heart Opens in Roanoke
Out of hot, muggy Florida and into… well, into a towed car, zebra slime and GPS misadventures at first. Could Roanoke really turn out to be the right place to live for a mom-and-daughter pair?
Ad Agencies: Who’s Who in the Roanoke Area
A list of Roanoke Ad Agencies
Ad Agencies 2011: Smaller, Nimbler, “Socialized”
No advertising pro in Roanoke knows the stark contrasts between that industry’s Golden Age and its current Gut Check Time better than Sharon Rapoport.
Corporate Giving: Who’s Most Generous?
Once you get past the apples/oranges factors of size of company versus per-capita giving, a few local firms do rise above the rest when it comes to providing for charity.
Rayna Dubose: Full Grip Without Hands
Her arms and legs are gone, but her reach has never been greater