Martins
Five Cool Small Businesses to Keep an Eye On
They range from two employees to nearly 50. What they have in common is a good idea, hard work and a measure of success, even against the headwinds of a stubborn economy.
Famous Anthonys
Eating Local in Southwest Virginia
During this snowy winter, I have had the opportunity to read some great books. The first one I read was Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I can’t believe it took me so long to find out about it.
Twin Siblings, Twin Businesses
Rachel and Luke Higginbotham went all the way through school together and, at 25, are now at work running their own coffee shop and their own hutch-manufacturing business.
Wellness at Work
On-site gyms, health insurance incentives and wellness programs are just a few of the ways local companies encourage their employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
“Changed My Life” – The CrossFit Revolution
It’s not just the jargon that sets CrossFit apart and has aficionados talking about changed lives; it’s also a level of dedication and shared suffering that engenders new and genuine friendships, along with new and genuinely transformed bodies.
Roadside Spectacle: These Goats Aren’t Afraid of Heights
You may have seen the goats on the billboard on U.S. 220 about six miles north of Boones Mill. The first time I spotted them, they were stretched out on their bellies, their front hooves hanging luxuriously off the billboard’s edge…
Kabobs: One Savory, One Sweet
Summer. It’s the time for county fairs, backyard cookouts and poolside picnics. Food on a stick – think fried candy bars – is popular cuisine at fairs these days. I like to carry out the same concept at home too with kabobs on the grill…
Renovating Homes, Restoring Hopes
Rebuilding Together Roanoke