Then & Now: Towers Shopping Center

The 56-year-old strip center, unique in the valley when it opened in 1961, has remained a strong location for local, regional and national retail.
Little Town Comeback: Clifton Forge’s Masonic Theatre

The venerable showplace has come back from near-oblivion to become a destination.
BFF: The Real Thing

What does “best friends” really mean? These pairs embody the answer.
Roanoke 1917: Echoes of Today?

The Roanoke region was undergoing changes 100 years ago.
A Baker’s Gourmet Kitchen

When it came to her new kitchen, Lisa Link set out with a goal of convenience and a place for everything.
Finding Community in Food

Our dining writer reflects on her hopes and goals in covering the regional restaurant scene.
‘Upscaled’ Bar Food

The “upscaled bar food” offerings are enhanced by a welcome atmosphere.
2018 Dining Awards

Our readers weigh in on the best places, meals and more.
Fresh Baked Goods Await

Grandin Village welcomes Willow Pond Bakery to the neighborhood.
New Bookstore Coming to Town

Book No Further opens at 16 West Marketplace in downtown Roanoke.
