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Crowds gather at an outdoor chili festival near tents sponsored by LewisGale Regional Health System.

A Hot Time at Smith Mountain Lake

The 17th annual Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival takes place on Saturday, November 2, featuring a competitive cook-off and plenty of fun.
Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip

Festive Holiday Party Dips

Just in time for the holiday season, these festive dips will have guests coming back for more.

Your Answer to PSL Fatigue: RND Coffee’s Smoked Cinnamon Apple Latte

The Wasena coffee shop’s fall menu delivers equal parts creativity and experience.
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“POP” Over to the Newest Exhibit at TMA

Don't miss the newest exhibit at the Taubman Museum of Art, featuring artwork from 14 artists.
Pearl Fu with her gold star from the city.

Pearl Fu Moves to Philadelphia

Roanoke bids farewell to Pearl Fu, founder and former director of the Local Colors festival.
Hobbit Tart

Eat Like a Hobbit

Tolkien fans will enjoy this recipe for a hobbit-sized leek, bacon and mushroom tart, perfect for second breakfasts.
Mac & Bob's, winner of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year

Mac & Bob’s Wins Top Small Business Award

A trying year for Mac & Bob's turns into a major win as the recipient of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year.
A baked potato split open on a black-and-white plate, topped with sour cream and chunky tomato sauce, with a bowl of sauce and butter nearby.

A Baked Potato for the Fall

A baked potato party is our kind of event. Try this flavorful baked potato recipe for your fall recipes!
Walter Peake

Prominent Roanoke Lawyer Honored Posthumously

The board of directors of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys has named a late Roanoke attorney as the recipient of its Award for Excellence in Civil Ligation.
Carilion's Nancy Agee

Carilion To Lease 150,000 Square Feet at Tanglewood

Carilion Clinic announced it will lease a 150,000 square foot space in Tanglewood mall for its children's services.

Departments

Four-panel collage of downtown apartment interiors: unfinished room, empty living room, bathroom, and white kitchen.
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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and 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.