Behind the Page

A smiling bald man with a gray beard leans on a white railing post outdoors, wearing a black shirt.

The Belcher Train Keeps Rolling

Local author Rod Belcher talks about his upcoming projects.
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Bamyan Afghan Cuisine Adds New Flavor to Roanoke’s Restaurant Scene

Four brothers work to bring a taste of their old homeland to their new home in Roanoke.
A dark gray bowl of guacamole topped with green onions and diced tomato, set on a painted floral plate with tortilla chips.

National Spicy Guacamole Day

Celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day on November 14 - or any day your tastebuds crave a great handcraft recipe!
Roasters Next Door owner Steffon Randolph (left) talks coffee.

Roasters Next Door Opens in Wasena

The Wasena neighborhood welcomes Roasters Next Door, a pop-up cafe offering unique coffee flavors.
Book cover for "how she died, how i lived" by Mary Crockett, with five lit matches on a black background.

Another Roanoke Author Hits It Big

Mary Crockett Hill, a poet and English professor at Roanoke College, has written a challenging book for teens titled How She Died, How I Lived.
A bowl of creamy yellow soup with mushroom slices and bits of vegetable, sitting on a black-and-white patterned plate with a spoon.

A Hearty Chicken Soup for November

Stay warm and cozy with this recipe for chicken soup.
A gallery interior with paintings on red-brick walls and a black table displaying blue glazed ceramic plates and dishes.

The Little Gallery Expands To Downtown Roanoke Market

Downtown Roanoke welcomes The Little Gallery's second location.
BJ's Wholesale Club storefront with red accents and empty striped parking lot under a blue sky.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Grand Opening of Roanoke Location

BJ’s grand opening event will be on Saturday, November 3, 2018
Roanoke College's Cregger Center

Roanoke College Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Roanoke College has just concluded its five-year Roanoke Rising Campaign, exceeding its goal of $200 million by more than $4 million.
Dr Pepper bottle cap sign atop a red brick building with Optima Health banners and traffic signals below.

Celebrating Dr. Pepper Day

Learn some fun facts about the fabulous fizz known as Dr Pepper as Roanoke celebrates the official Dr Pepper Day in October.

Departments

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Features

On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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.