Southern Spoonful: Back in Season: Tailgating!
Ready for some football? You’re darn tootin’!
Strange Days of Roanoke: The Whistler on Grandin Road
John was considered strange and avoided by most when he lived in Roanoke, but he captured the international spotlight in 1994.
Community by the Cup
RND Coffee’s expansion to Vinton includes new menu items and partnerships.
Wasena Welcomes Dairy-Free Crème Fresh
RND’s Quincy Randolph & Bloom’s Nate Sloan team up to bring artisanal non-dairy scoops to the Wasena neighborhood.
SWVA Ballet Holds Open Call Auditions for “The Nutcracker”
Southwest Virginia Ballet will hold open call auditions for the 30th annual performance of “The Nutcracker.”
Then and Now: Mick-or-Mack
First opened in 1927, this popular grocery retailer once covered 38 cities in three states.
Love of Plants Blossoms into Business
One new business owner turns her longtime hobby of houseplants into a booming business.
Window Decals Bring Vinton Storefronts to Life
A new storefront window decal program breathes life into buildings and and is funded 100% by the Town of Vinton.
Local Baking Champion Gets Blue Ridge PBS Show
Thirteen-year-old Taylor Pusha, winner of Food Network’s holiday-themed Kids Baking Championship, will host a weekly cooking show on Blue Ridge PBS’ ECHO.
Holmes Has Ambitious Plans for Regional Commission
New Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Executive Director Jeremy Holmes is excited to champion collaboration between localities for regional solutions to regional problems.