As the Mall Evolves
Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes, and their drawing cards are expanding dramatically in the Roanoke Valley.
A Stay to Remember
Roanoke-area boutique hotels are on the rise.
Events Calendar May/June 2026
Top May and June Events Around the Roanoke Area
Wasena Will Come Full Circle Soon
The new bridge, skate park, and blueway will be welcomed by pedestrians, businesses, and customers.
Inspired by Nature
The celebration of a heralded book leads to ongoing community projects.
Where Everyone’s an Artist
Art Project Roanoke hosts community events on the first floor and artist studios above.
From Buchanan to the Big Leagues of Softball
When his daughter asked him to teach her how to pitch, Denny Tincher began a journey that would produce a national champion, a historic no-hitter, and a softball training empire rooted in the Roanoke Valley.
Do You Know… Dr. Mary McDonald?
Dr. Mary McDonald takes her message and her care for large animals worldwide.
Southern Spoonful: Amaizing Summer Corn
Peak-season sweet corn brings its signature sweetness and Southern charm to these summer-ready recipes. Written by Becky Ellis / Photographed by Sara Schober Sweet corn season, beginning in June, has arrived in Virginia. Sweet corn is called “sweet” because it has a much higher sugar-to-starch ratio than regular field corn (used for animal food or fuel). […]
The Game Changer
In 1961, an NFL exhibition game in Roanoke changed the city and professional football.