Budget Friendly Gifts
Your wedding party typically consists of some of your closest friends and family. Theyʼll help calm your nerves, hold your bouquet, guard the rings and stand with you as vows are exchanged. As a token of your appreciation for their support, gifts are ideal. But donʼt think it has to cost an arm and a […]
Smart Retirement Planning
According to Erin Dooley, a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Moneta, seven out of 10 people are not adequately saving for retirement. It’s a scary statistic.
Key Issues for Your Retirement Years
V. Anne Edenfield, an attorney specializing in elder law, says she loves working with the elderly because they have “such a wealth of life experiences.” It saddens her greatly when she meets clients whose family or friends have taken advantage of them, and she welcomes the opportunity to help resolve the problem. She acknowledges two […]
Enjoying an Active Lifestyle
What qualities do you seek in a place to retire? Big-city amenities in a small-town atmosphere? Endless cultural offerings? Close proximity to major highways?
Look no further than the Roanoke Valley.
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.
Local Media
A complete list of all local Roanoke Valley media outlets, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines and tabloids.
Roanoke Valley Stats
From population data and local tax rates to where to call to get your TV and internet connected, here’s your number-by-number guide to the Roanoke Valley.
Brian Battiger, Trails Guy
You could try to turn Brian Batteiger into a hero, but he’ll have nothing to do with it.
Tourism, The Natural Way
Roanoke Valley’s new CVB Exec Landon Howard recently took his family out to discover the Blue Ridge Mountains. He’s determined to get millions of others to do the same.
Roanoke is a Great Place To…
A non-family-raising 30-something faces the hard questions: Is “great place to raise a family” actually true? And how about “great place to not raise a family”?