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“Texas Tavern, Four Generations of the Millionaires Club"

Texas Tavern Featured in New Book

Texas Tavern’s Millionaire’s Club can now learn about their beloved restaurant like never before, thanks to a new book by Roanoker Shari Dragovich.
The Hang 10 Taco

Summer Crush

Hang 10 brings Hawaiian shaved ice to Wasena.
BrownEdwards certified public accountants logo with two overlapping orange and black squares beside the wordmark.

Brown Edwards Celebrates Multiple Achievements

Brown Edwards is named among the nation’s Top 100 Accounting Firms, and jumps six spots on Inside Accounting's Top 100 List.
Barry Thompson: “Vinton is a place you go to, not a place you go through."

Vinton’s Town Manager Retires

Barry Thompson steps back from his role as town manager of the Town of Vinton and looks back at the last five years.
Chef Bede is pictured here with his son, Gabor “Chris” Bede, at a wedding last year. The two cooked side-by-side in the family catering business for years.

Roanoke According to … Chef Gabor Bede

In this installment, we talked to Chef Gabor Bede of Back2Basics Cooking, who sells his homemade Hungarian specialties at the Grandin and Greenbrier Nurseries farmers markets.
Glass bowl of chunky red tomato sauce topped with parsley, beside fresh tomatoes on a vine and a garlic bulb.

Homemade Tomato Sauce

If canning tomatoes isn't your thing, try this delicious recipe for homemade tomato sauce, perfect for your pasta night.
Venus Williams and the GEMS campers

A Surprise Visit from Venus at GEMS

This year's GEMS 1 Camp at Mountain Shepherd Adventure Camp included a visit from international tennis star Venus Williams.
Dusk view of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital beside a bridge, with a "Best Regional Hospitals U.S. News" badge in the corner.

Carilion Receives Two Significant Awards

Carilion Clinic has been recognized by both the American Hospital Association and U.S. News and World Report for excellence.
Tatyana Trussell (left) with Dee and "The Iceman" Tucker

Roanoke According to … Dee Tucker

In this installment, we talked to Roanoke native Dee Tucker, who operates Delicia’s Gourmet Ice with her husband, Teano “the Iceman” Tucker.
Katelynn Lewis, owner of New to Me Consignment Boutique

New Owner at New To Me Consignment

New To Me Consignment Boutique celebrates new ownership and inventory with the same beloved discounts.

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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

Brushed-steel faucet and gray tile backsplash in a renovation; banner reads "The Roanoker presents Ask the Experts.
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Ask the Experts: Homes

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