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Blue Ridge Country Magazine Salutes the Best of the Mountains in 35th Anniversary Issue

Readers of The Roanoker magazine's sister publication voted for the best things to see and places to visit in the Blue Ridge region of seven states, and the Roanoke area received numerous accolades.
Rupak Ginn and his wife Nancy Redd with Taaza owners Sara and Peter Radjou

Roanoke’s Taaza Restaurant Featured on New PBS Food & Travel Series

Spice Road celebrates South Asian cuisine, culture and the inspirational people working to keep tradition alive.
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Friendship Residents and Employees Support Local Office on Aging

Friendship's annual Let's Give Lunch fundraiser supports the Local Office on Aging and gives residents the chance to be involved in community initiatives.
Elaine and Bruce Ingram dining at Evie’s Bistro and Bakery.

Romantic Roanoke “Getaway”

Writer Bruce Ingram surprises his wife with a romantic anniversary "getaway" to Roanoke.
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Troutville Town Park Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

An outdoor equipment project has come to fruition at Troutville Town Park.
Dr. Brian Gross earns a National Physician of Excellence Award for the LewisGale Medical Center Sleep Apnea Program.

LewisGale’s Dr. Brian Gross Earns National Physician of Excellence Award

Dr. Brian Gross earns a National Physician of Excellence Award for the LewisGale Medical Center Sleep Apnea Program.
Virginia Western students Nikko Maiolo (from left), Briana Wood and Nate Girardeau help film the video for their entry in the Community College Innovation Challenge outside the Ronald McDonald House this spring.

VWCC Team Finalist in National Innovation Challenge

The team will take part in Innovation Boot Camp in Alexandria June 12-15.
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Virginia Children’s Theatre Launches Emergency Fundraiser

VCT is calling on their community to help maintain operations at the theatre.
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Mill Mountain Theatre Triumphs with $15,000 Shubert Grant, Strengthening Artistic Impact

Mill Mountain Theatre celebrates a significant achievement by securing a $15,000 grant from the renowned Shubert Foundation.
Andrew Welcome, LewisGale COO

LewisGale Medical Center Names New Chief Operating Officer

LewisGale Medical Center names Andrew Welcome as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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.