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Friendship Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $20,000 to Support Residents

The yearly tournament supports the organization’s Friendship Fund, which was established to quickly respond to unbudgeted needs of the organization and those it serves.
Two older women paint at easels in a bright room: one a brown horse, the other colorful balloons and a girl.

Friendship Participates in Healing Ceilings – A Partnership Between Taubman Museum & Carilion Clinic

Friendship, Taubman and Carilion Clinic come together with Healing Ceilings program.
Norfolk & Western Passenger Station, Home of the Roanoke History & O. Winston Link Museums

Open Call for Train Photography

Submissions considered for a summer train exhibition at the O. Winston Link Museum
Dr. Steven Pasternak and the bride, Darla.

Hogs and Kisses

Roanoke County's Cloud Nine farm recently celebrated some pretty cute piggy nuptials (yes, you read that right!).
Nicole Miracle, Director of Home and Community Based Services

Friendship Appoints Nicole Miracle to Director of Home and Community Based Services

Friendship, a local leader in senior living and rehabilitation, has announced the appointment of Nicole Miracle to lead as the Director of Home and Community Based Services.
A summer gathering in a garden with a white gazebo, red roses in front, and people sitting and standing among tents.

Fincastle Hosts Third Annual Wines and Roses Festival

The Third annual Wines and Roses Festival comes to beautiful Virginia Mountain Vineyards in Fincastle, Virginia this Saturday.
Yolande “Nikki” Giovanni joins Roanoke College's ranks as the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

Literary Icon Nikki Giovanni to Receive Roanoke College Honorary Degree

Giovanni, an award-winning writer and teacher who is known as one of the leading voices of the Black Arts Movement, will receive an honorary doctorate at Commencement, where she plans to read one of her poems.
Overhead view of many wrapped bouquets of pink, white, purple, red and yellow tulips and ranunculus in brown kraft paper.

Blue Ridge Blooms, By the Bunch

A new regional flower exchange aims to connect local buyers to local blooms.
Susan Huff, owner of The Soup Shop and Jessie Benson, owner of Jessie's Bakery

A Savory and Sweet Dream Team

A new partnership with Jessie’s Bakery brings sweet treats and baking workshops to The Soup Shop.
Romieal and Yurose Romeus have opened Cuisine Kreyol at 2942 Hershberger Rd NW.

Haitian Food Adds to Local Restaurant Scene

New spot Cuisine Kreyol is serving up tasty Haitian food on Hershberger Road.

Departments

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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.

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

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