2026 Best Of Roanoke Winners
This year’s Best of Roanoke Readers’ Pollis officially our biggest and best yet!
Pride in Our People
Our annual Best of issue shows what makes Roanoke strong, resilient, and unmistakably local.
2026 Best Of Roanoke Winners’ Toolkit
Congratulations on being voted as a winner in the 2026 The Roanoker Magazine Best Of Roanoke Awards!
Then and Now: Vinton’s Historic Gish Mill
From a 1797 grist mill to future dining and apartments, Vinton’s historic site endures.
2027 Dining Awards Voting FAQ
GENERAL VOTING INQUIRIES Q: I tried to vote and did not receive the security code, where is it?A: Please check your SPAM folder. Codes are sent from a 3rd party vendor named CitySpark Support and sometimes get sent to SPAM. Q: How many rounds of voting are there?A: There are TWO rounds of voting During the first round, also […]
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RVRA Launches Kids Square Exhibit
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority grand opened an exhibit at Kids Square located at Center in the Square in Downtown Roanoke, VA. The exhibit follows the journey of solid waste from curb to landfill, helping children of all ages understand what happens after their trash leaves their home or business. […]