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Gertie

RVSPCA Furry Friday: Gertie

Look at this cutie for Furry Friday! Gertie's got such a great face - go down and visit her (and take her home with you!) down at the Roanoke Valley SPCA!
Chili

The Wannabe Chef: Chunky Chili

Cocoa powder in chunky chili? Believe it! Try out this chunky chili recipe made in your slow cooker during cold months!
Spanish meatballs

The Lazy Baker: Spanish Meatballs

These meatballs are so flavorful and tender, they're going to disappear before your eyes.
A candy shop interior with white Christmas trees, colorful polka-dot wall, glass jars of sweets, and a Hershey's display.

Downtown Roanoke’s Newest Sweet Spot: The Candy Store

See our photo gallery of Roanoke's sweetest new shop, The Candy Store, located in downtown Roanoke on Campbell Ave. They've got treats for the whole family!
A lit-up green dinosaur figure wearing a Santa hat and red scarf, holding a glowing gift box at night.

Christmas Lights in the Neighborhood

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here's a look back at some festive light displays from holidays past.
Tater

RVSPCA Furry Friday: Tater

Today we wrap up Adopt a Senior Pet Month at RVSPCA with the grand finale, Tater. He is 78 pounds of awesomeness!
Baked Alaska

The Wannabe Chef: Baked Alaska

The coolest part about Baked Alaska is the fact that it’s baked. Ice cream in the oven? Yep. Apparently, the meringue serves as insulation, so while it browns in the oven for a few minutes, the ice cream doesn’t melt.
Three mini lattice-topped apple pies sit on a blue-rimmed white plate.

College Cook: Mini Apple Pies

The trick to living in a college dorm on a college budget, is exactly how do I replicate a homemade, out of mom’s oven onto the kitchen table in a dorm room?
Two chocolate oatmeal cookies on a gold-rimmed white plate beside a glass of milk.

The Wannabe Chef: Preacher Cookies

Preacher cookies. No-bake oatmeal cookies. Whatever you call them, this is definitely a recipe you can easily pull together if you need a quick dessert.
A white bowl of smooth orange soup dusted with ground spice, with a spoon resting in it, on a dark granite counter.

The Wannabe Chef: Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

This butternut squash soup is full of vegetables, as well as an apple to add both tart and sweet elements to the meal. And it was so easy to put together!

Departments

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Ask the Experts: Homes

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

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Living with Kid Art

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