Generations of Style

Dana “Gig” Edwards sits in Gig Edwards Studio in one of the old chairs from his father’s school.

A glimpse into the Edwards family school, a downtown Roanoke institution since the 1960s, where tradition, community service and resilience are woven into every haircut.

New Doggie Digs

Angels of Assisi's new location will host 40 kennels, multiple meet-and-greet areas, a "cat condo," room for grooming and more.

The nonprofit animal hospital and adoption center will gradually move into its new (and much larger) location this fall.

Golden Oldies

The Roanoker staff in the late 1970s. Front row: Brenda McDaniel, Jon Iott, Marty Snortum. Second row: Susan Bowling, Patti Phillips, Sara Boggs Bemiller. Back row: 
Jay Rowe, Richard Wells.

Our first editor traces our magazine’s journey from humble beginnings to a beloved local institution.