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The Weiner Stand vs. Texas Tavern: Top 5 Reasons to Revisit Both

They’re less than a half-mile apart – “The King of Hotdogs” and the “Millionaire’s Club” – icons of an era when cheesy ruled, when dogs were truly all-American and when Roanoke was a coal-dusty rail town.
Blue Ridge Steamers

Blue Ridge Steamers: Keeping RR Memories Alive

Twenty minutes south of Roanoke, a small group of enthusiasts gathers to pursue their lifelong passions for railroads.
Adapted from recipe on foodiecrush.com

My Summertime Staple

Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes
The staff at Camp Easter Seals UCP emphasizes good fun at all times.

Camp Easter Seals UCP

The New Castle camp serves not just children, but also provides respite programs for older people.
It’s a roll of the dice as to who might land on Natural Bridge ownership.

Natural Bridge For Sale!?

Could Dixie Caverns be next? Or maybe someplace else you haven’t been since you were nine years old?
Success! Christian, age 9, becomes an official water skier.

How to Beat the 100-Degree Temps

Consider renting a lake house, but check first to be sure it has a thermostat.
A woman in black athletic gear climbs a blue-framed wall while a man in a LawFit VBSO shirt watches on a turf field.

Detective Jennifer Owens Goes for the Four-peat

View a photo gallery of our September/October 2013 cover subject Jennifer Owens’ participation in the National LawFit Challenge, where she earned her fourth consecutive national title in the female officer’s competition!
A formal living room seen through a white-trimmed archway, with a fireplace, red chairs, a white rug, and a floral wingback chair.

More Photos of the Torre Home

If you enjoyed the profile of the home of Glenn and Vicki Torre in our July/August 2013 issue, here are even more beautiful photos by David Hungate.
Carilion nurse Molly Clemons assists Barbara Adams, who is recovering from a knee replacement.

Health Care: A Salute to Nurses

The compassionate caregiver. The keystone to healthcare. The silent hero. Yes, nurses embody all these things, and so much more. Nursing is a broad medical field where each person plays a part in meeting a common goal – caring for patients.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

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Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, remodeling and more.

A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.