Be Our Valentine!

Roanoke Mayor Wick Anderson stands at the microphones as he presents Roanoke’s valentine to Annie Glenn (third from left).

In February 1962, Roanoke’s quirky, 600-pound valentine made global headlines when it was delivered to astronaut John Glenn’s front yard, signed by over 3,000 locals.

Do You Know… Carter Turner?

The former congressional candidate and university professor has found his newest passion—and a surprising source of community and personal growth—on the pickleball court.