Roosevelt in Roanoke
President Roosevelt’s visit offered one of the most exciting events in our local history.
Do You Know… Sandra Meythaler?
The Roanoke Ballet Theatre’s executive director has a stubborn sense of purpose that keeps her going.
Garst Brothers Dairy
The two-story building on Salem Avenue once housed a longtime local dairy company.
Plawk the Block
Tops of artificial Christmas trees, Slim Jim wrappers, socks and Bible verses are just a few of the treasures the Roanoke Plawkers have found on their quests to keep the city clean.
More Than Halloween
Blue Ridge Nightmares is ‘immersive theatre’ at its best and a potential economic powerhouse for the Roanoke Valley. And you won’t hear ‘Boo!’ anywhere.
Serving Up Holistic Healing
Kiaundra Trotter offers the community “spiritual assistance” at The Spiritual Bar.
The Chicken Lady
Natalie Ashton incubates chickens, continuing a fascinating professional ride.
Virginian Erica Arvold Nominated for 2022 Emmy for Dopesick
Virginia’s own Erica Arvold is nominated for a 2022 Creative Emmy Award for Location Casting of the Hulu Series Dopesick, with her team casting over 200 local and regional actors for the series.
Brandon Oaks Residents Support VWCC Scholarships
Brandon Oaks residents are supporting scholarships for student-employees to attend Virginia Western Community College.
Opera Roanoke Starts 47th Season with Greatest Hits
Opera Roanoke celebrates the opening of its 47th season with a concert of opera’s greatest hits on September 16 at the Jefferson Center.