Aila Boyd

Tax Papers

On the Front Lines of Tax Season

The people behind the numbers
Editors Note Nov/Dec 2026

Editor’s Note: November/December 2026

I’ve had the privilege of contributing to The Roanoker for the past six years, telling stories about the people, places, and organizations that make this region distinctive.
Illustrated banner reading "Lessons in Legacy" beside a blue globe and a vintage photo of two smiling women in overalls.

Lessons In Legacy

Education is a calling for many, but for these Roanoke Valley families, it is a multigenerational legacy rooted in service and commitment to students.
Alex Siple, executive director of The Wild Way.

Powerful Trailblazers

Women across Southwest Virginia are expanding outdoor access, building community, and reshaping who feels welcome on the region’s trails, rivers, and greenways.
The Burton Center for Arts and Technology robotics camp is run by the school’s FTC robotics team.

Engineering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Hands-on learning and fun collide as local STEM camps fuel kids’ curiosity and confidence for the future.
The Squeeze title over a row of colorful, flat illustrated people of several ages, from a child to an older woman.

The Squeeze

A new generation is caught in the middle, balancing support for aging parents and growing children — often at great personal cost.
Blue script text reading "Nonprofit Champions" on a tan cork board background.

Nonprofit Champions

Meet the dedicated leaders making a difference through community nonprofits.

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