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Hollins University Campus

College Students Migrate

Welcome back, college students!
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Party Like A Pineapple!

Did someone say Pineapple Martinis?
After the death of her 19-year-old son, Kristi Fernandez became obsessed with the story of her son’s swift descent into addiction, the missing details that might explain how he went from being a high-school hunk and burly construction worker to a heroin-overdose statistic. In 2016, she asked the author to interview the convicted heroin dealer police claimed was responsible for creating a “tsunami of misery” in her quaint Shenandoah Valley town.

Meltzer’s Vintage-Style Photos Complement Beth Macy’s New Book

Learn more the work behind the Taubman Museum of Art exhibit "Beth Macy and Josh Meltzer: Portraits from the Frontline of the Opioid Epidemic.”
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Bob Dylan Returns to Roanoke

Roanoke will welcome Bob Dylan back to the Berglund Center this November.
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Connect with Back-to-School ~ Off to a Good Start

Summer's nearly over, which means students (and parents) are prepping to head back to school.
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New Restaurants, New Locations

ZeeZee’s Vegan Subs opens downtown, while a local bakery opens a second location in Grandin Village.
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Bread and Butter Pickles, Without the Sugar

Learn how to make bread and butter pickles sans sugar.
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Remini’s Restaurant Expansion

Remini's expansion includes a full bar, extra seating and more.
Emergency vehicle leaves Fire Station No. 7 earlier today.

Will Council Save Historic Fire Station No. 7?

The battle lines are drawn in concrete for the future of Roanoke's nearly century-old Fire-EMS Station 7.
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Connect with the Outdoors – Roanoke Outside

No matter the time of year, the Roanoke region's outdoor scene is the ultimate playground for those of all ages.

Departments

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Ask the Experts: Homes

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

The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.