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Love of Plants Blossoms into Business

One new business owner turns her longtime hobby of houseplants into a booming business.

Window Decals Bring Vinton Storefronts to Life

A new storefront window decal program breathes life into buildings and and is funded 100% by the Town of Vinton.

Local Baking Champion Gets Blue Ridge PBS Show

Thirteen-year-old Taylor Pusha, winner of Food Network's holiday-themed Kids Baking Championship, will host a weekly cooking show on Blue Ridge PBS' ECHO.

Holmes Has Ambitious Plans for Regional Commission

New Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Executive Director Jeremy Holmes is excited to champion collaboration between localities for regional solutions to regional problems.

Miss & Mister Abilities Coming to Roanoke

The Miss Abilities organization is expanding to Roanoke and will take place on October 23.

Roanoke According to … Dionte’ Hall

In this installment, we talked to local lyricist and rapper Dionte’ Hall, who produces music under the name Taye the Truth.

A Setback and a Comeback for Kelani Lawrence

The racquetball champion comes back from a vicious attack to represent her country.

Botetourt’s First Tomato Festival

The first annual Botetourt Tomato Festival takes place on July 31 thanks to the Botetourt Farmers Market and local comedian Johnny Camacho.

Opera Roanoke Announces 2021-22 Season

Opera Roanoke kicks off its 46th season of live opera in November.

Ana Morales Joins The Roanoker as Art Director

The Roanoker Magazine welcomes Ana Morales as its new art director.

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Love of Plants Blossoms into Business

One new business owner turns her longtime hobby of houseplants into a booming business.
The decal pictured is located across from the Vinton Farmers' Market.

Window Decals Bring Vinton Storefronts to Life

A new storefront window decal program breathes life into buildings and and is funded 100% by the Town of Vinton.
Taylor Pusha of “Taylor Thyme”

Local Baking Champion Gets Blue Ridge PBS Show

Thirteen-year-old Taylor Pusha, winner of Food Network's holiday-themed Kids Baking Championship, will host a weekly cooking show on Blue Ridge PBS' ECHO.
Prior to his new appointment, Holmes was the director of RIDE Solutions.

Holmes Has Ambitious Plans for Regional Commission

New Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Executive Director Jeremy Holmes is excited to champion collaboration between localities for regional solutions to regional problems.
The first-ever Miss & Mister Abilities Southwest VA will take place on October 23.

Miss & Mister Abilities Coming to Roanoke

The Miss Abilities organization is expanding to Roanoke and will take place on October 23.
Local lyricist and rapper Dionte’ Hall produces music under the name Taye the Truth.

Roanoke According to … Dionte’ Hall

In this installment, we talked to local lyricist and rapper Dionte’ Hall, who produces music under the name Taye the Truth.
This past weekend Kelani Lawrence celebrated her racquetball success.

A Setback and a Comeback for Kelani Lawrence

The racquetball champion comes back from a vicious attack to represent her country.
The Botetourt Tomato Festival will be on July 31 at the Daleville Town Center.

Botetourt’s First Tomato Festival

The first annual Botetourt Tomato Festival takes place on July 31 thanks to the Botetourt Farmers Market and local comedian Johnny Camacho.
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Opera Roanoke Announces 2021-22 Season

Opera Roanoke kicks off its 46th season of live opera in November.
Local artist and graphic designer Ana Morales

Ana Morales Joins The Roanoker as Art Director

The Roanoker Magazine welcomes Ana Morales as its new art director.
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