Never Far from a Ball Game

These four men helped the Roanoke Valley briefly become “Sportstown, Virginia” in 1995 (and one with a puck instead of a ball).

For the Love of BBQ

Bill and Dremma Gaul left the world of ‘burgers decades ago, and since have worked at perfecting the tastes of various barbecue sauces. Our good fortune is that we get to taste the results of all that work–at Daleville’s Three Li’l Pigs.

Best of Two Worlds

When you don’t want to be “just a taco joint,” and you don’t want to be “just a bar,” you could come up with something as inviting as Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje.

The A to Z of Great Progress

As Roanoke has become more aware of itself as a signature community, we’re finding more ways to take care of ourselves.

Fun and Functional

This remake of a ranch has created ideal living space for a family of four.

Stuff It!

Miranda Patterson Jones made an interesting career change.

West End Center

How the West End Center benefits kids and families in and around the Roanoke Valley.

Poetry in Motion

National award-winning poet Cathryn Hankla finds inspiration on the greenway, translating her thoughts into two new poetry collections.