The Beat of His Own Drums

Award-winning allergist, celebrated citizen and… resident rock star? Dr. Thomas Fame finds all kinds of ways to give back to the community — even through music!

Solving Puzzles

Primary care and family physician Dr. Julia Hemphill shares her best advice for aspiring doctors, as well as her favorite parts of the job.

Take the Time

A consistent winner as General Surgeon, Dr. Al Hagy takes every opportunity to listen to his patients — and tease his kids!

English as Second Language

Many assume ESL is just learning a foreign language, but its purposes and goals
are actually vastly different.

Top Docs 2023

Top General Surgeon Dr. John A. Hagy, Jr.

Our biennial poll returns! We surveyed nearly 11,000 nurses and health care workers for their top doctors in the region.

The Search for Flight 349

A 1950s Piedmont Airlines postcard shows a DC-3 used by the company during that decade.

In 1959, a Piedmont Airlines flight bound for Roanoke disappeared from radar. The doomed plane was found 36 hours later.

Treehouse Tavern

Creative tavern-inspired fare, barbecue and more can be found
in a family-friendly space in Bent Mountain.