Dan Smith

Tanglewood has evolved dramatically in recent months and now includes a YMCA and Carilion Children’s healthcare unit.

As the Mall Evolves

Shopping centers comeĀ in all shapes and sizes, and their drawing cards are expanding dramatically in the Roanoke Valley.Ā 
Bruce and Peggy Todaro on the deck of the Green Goat, with the Wasena Bridge behind them.

Wasena Will Come Full Circle Soon

The new bridge, skate park, and blueway will be welcomed by pedestrians, businesses, and customers.Ā 
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Do You Know… Dr. Mary McDonald?

Dr. Mary McDonald takes her messageĀ and her care for large animals worldwide.
Reverend Dr. Amy Christine Hodge

A Steady Source of Light

Reverend Dr. Amy Christine Hodge leads by example, and that example, she believes, is divinely inspired.
Kelly Francisco, his dad, and brothers at a work site.

Stone Age Family

The Franciscos of Roanoke County have built generations of masterful stone works that have become their family’s signature.
Judy Jenks: ā€œI haven’t stopped since I was 6.ā€

Do You Know…Judy Jenks?

She’s not only a nurse practitioner, but also writes, teaches, farms, and so much more.
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A Final Plan

Estate planning is rarely easy, full of variables and most often in need of professional help.
Patrick Harrington

Do You Know… Patrick Harrington?

The one-time ā€œAd Manā€ has been surrounded by history of one kind or another most of his life. Now, he’s having fun with it.
The New River flows north as it defines its namesake valley.

NRV in Full Bloom

From back-road waves to banjos by the bonfire, life in the New River Valley blends charm, resilience and deep-rooted culture.
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More Than Buildings

A major partnership between Carilion and Virginia Tech paves the way for groundbreaking growth in Roanoke’s health and innovation corridor.

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