40 Years of Roanoker Covers: The Best & The Worst

The covers above are just a sampling of those found in our Sept./Oct. 2014 issue. For more download our FREE iOS app or view our digital edition for FREE today

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Covers beautiful, covers topical, covers that make us wonder what the heck we were thinking . . . more than 60 oversize covers from the 40 years of The Roanoker will be on display at the Taubman Museum of Art from October 21 through November 1. This gallery presents a sneak preview of 10 of the covers that will grace the walls of the Taubman. We hope to see you at the full display in October! For full details visit our event page!

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Categories: Features

A Place to Pick

Aimee Maier, the owner of Virginia Beach furniture company Benny Robert Designs, had a spring in her step.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Butch Maier

Roanoke’s Art Scene

While Roanoke's gems and restaurants get the most press, it has a vibrant art scene and artist community worth celebrating and supporting.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Christy Rippel

A Painter, a Poet…& A Partnership

She’s a painter. He’s a poet. Together, they create children’s books full of whimsy and wonder. But decades before all that, they were two high school sweethearts, falling in love over postcards scribbled with poetry.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Ashley Wilson Fellers

Seamless Addition

Nicole and Dominique Dempah have perfectly fused a modern addition—featuring clean lines, high-contrast neutrals, and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows—into their 1950s home.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Stacey Manganelli

Strolling Through the Centuries

Emma and Christopher Kozlowski fused state-of-the-art, modernist design with historical charm when renovating a cabin and farmhouse with an addition.

Aug 31, 2026
By: Stacey Manganelli

Outdoor Home Solar Lighting: A Primer

Outdoor solar lighting makes it easier than ever to add a glow to your home’s exterior, but experts say placement, quality and purpose are key to getting the most from these systems.