Kianna Price Marshall

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Living Out Loud

Guy Isaiah Smith turns autism into purpose.
Group photo from one of the two national events Tincher Pitching did this winter in Roanoke, the Pitching Summit.

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.
Illustrated crowd of diverse cartoon people of varied ages and clothing standing shoulder to shoulder.

The Cost of Uncertainty

Federal funding disruptions hit local nonprofits.
The Hash's gospel choir, Voices of Fire, celebrate their performance at the opening night of the 2025 World Series.

Hitting a High Note

Performing with Pharrell Williams’ Voices of Fire, this couple found themselves at both the Vatican and the World Series.
Looking up at several people's hands holding smartphones in a circle against a blue sky with clouds.

Screens Down, Voices Up

Inside the bold moves schools and parents are making to unplug kids and encourage face-to-face connection.
Kianna and her daughter, Kennady.

Letting Go, Staying Close

Navigating the years as a college parent means growth on both ends.
A smiling woman hugs two young girls while sitting together on a light gray living room sofa.

A Crisis of Care

Roanoke City leads Virginia in foster care cases — a sobering reflection of systemic struggles, but also a call to action for a community that can be the difference.
A quarterback in a green jersey and helmet throws a football while red-and-white opponents rush toward him on a field.

Rewriting the Playbook

Student-athletes are gaining an extra year to enhance their skills, secure scholarships and navigate the pressures of college recruitment.
At seven months old, Colette Butto enjoys feeding herself. Colette likes meats over veggies while twin sister Scarlett prefers fruits and vegetables over meats.

I’ll Have What They’re Having!

Baby-led weaning is transforming mealtime, letting babies explore real foods while fostering healthier family habits.
A group of six people in formal wear huddle together in a circle with arms around each other at an indoor evening event.

Building Bonds Beyond Labels

Blended families face unique challenges and rewards; by focusing on love, respect and connection, we create homes defined by unity over titles.
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