Connect With Us
Facebook-f X-twitter Youtube Instagram

Behind the Page

Botetourt County Unveils New Dual-Use Courts at Buchanan Recreation Park

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for August 15th at 6PM.

Be Part of History: Roanoke College Football is Back

The Roanoke College Maroons are kicking off a new football season.

New Space for Angels of Assisi Opens

Angels of Assisi is celebrating their new space on Franklin Road.

Hollins University Welcomes Distinguished Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence for Fall 2025

Anuradha Marwah brings innovative participatory theatre methods and community engagement to campus.

Downtown Roanoke Sidewalk Sale Returns August 23

Shop local deals, enjoy outdoor shopping and win big at Downtown Roanoke’s annual Sidewalk Sale on August 23. New this year: a fun event passport and two gift basket giveaways!

Disney On Ice Visiting Roanoke November 6-9

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments.

Mic Drop Club Launches Locally to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence

In-person kickoff is Sept. 18 at Olde Salem Brewing in Roanoke and Sept. 17 in Lynchburg at Liberty Mountain Conference Center.

Join Farmers Markets in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Visit your local Blue Ridge Region Farmers Market or check out a new one nearby this National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9!

Botetourt County Fair Returns August 1–2 with Family Fun, Agriculture and Local Flavor

Celebrate community, agriculture, and family fun at the free 2025 Botetourt County Fair, happening August 1–2 in Buchanan with live music, livestock shows, contests, local food and more.

Pollinator Promenade: Guided Tours Connect Us to Native Plants and Insects

Discover the vital role of native plants and pollinators during Clean Valley Council’s free, family-friendly Pollinator Promenade, a week of guided nature tours across Roanoke, August 4–8.

Current Issue

Pickle Ball Resurfacing - 3

Botetourt County Unveils New Dual-Use Courts at Buchanan Recreation Park

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for August 15th at 6PM.
93066328-7776-11f0-b82b-1248ae80e59d-Roanoke_College_2025_Football_Sched

Be Part of History: Roanoke College Football is Back

The Roanoke College Maroons are kicking off a new football season.
The surgical prep space with room for 6 animals.

New Space for Angels of Assisi Opens

Angels of Assisi is celebrating their new space on Franklin Road.
Anuradha Marwah has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence for the Fall 2025 semester.

Hollins University Welcomes Distinguished Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence for Fall 2025

Anuradha Marwah brings innovative participatory theatre methods and community engagement to campus.
4add8648-76b9-11f0-9575-1248ae80e59d-Sidewalk_Sale_2025_Facebook_Cover

Downtown Roanoke Sidewalk Sale Returns August 23

Shop local deals, enjoy outdoor shopping and win big at Downtown Roanoke’s annual Sidewalk Sale on August 23. New this year: a fun event passport and two gift basket giveaways!
08702e84-73b0-11f0-9102-1248ae80e59d-Picture1

Disney On Ice Visiting Roanoke November 6-9

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments.
26077bbe-6ed8-11f0-a983-1248ae80e59d-Mic_Drop

Mic Drop Club Launches Locally to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence

In-person kickoff is Sept. 18 at Olde Salem Brewing in Roanoke and Sept. 17 in Lynchburg at Liberty Mountain Conference Center.
A variety of foods and crafts at the Catawba Valley Farmers Market.

Join Farmers Markets in Celebrating National Farmers Market Week

Visit your local Blue Ridge Region Farmers Market or check out a new one nearby this National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9!
b45dcf56-6e17-11f0-9418-1248ae80e59d-2025_Botetourt_Co_Fair

Botetourt County Fair Returns August 1–2 with Family Fun, Agriculture and Local Flavor

Celebrate community, agriculture, and family fun at the free 2025 Botetourt County Fair, happening August 1–2 in Buchanan with live music, livestock shows, contests, local food and more.
Visit cleanvalley.org/get-involved for more information and to register.

Pollinator Promenade: Guided Tours Connect Us to Native Plants and Insects

Discover the vital role of native plants and pollinators during Clean Valley Council’s free, family-friendly Pollinator Promenade, a week of guided nature tours across Roanoke, August 4–8.
VIEW MORE

Departments
Features

Ask the Experts: Homes

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

August 30, 2022
Features

The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.

April 28, 2015
The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
Features

Bloom Town

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

May 1, 2023