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Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes

Southern Spoonful: Recipes in a Rush

Autumn’s busy schedule makes dinner easy to overlook, but these simple, flavorful recipes and quick dessert ideas bring warmth and ease back to your table.
There are more than 135 medical specialties that physicians can pursue.

Training Future Surgeons

The Carilion Clinic program continues mission of teaching innovative advances in orthopaedic surgery.
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After Night in Jail, A New Start

FarmBurguesa’s Kat Pascal will serve her community as a real estate agent and school administrator after closing her popular restaurants.
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare

Tackling Gambling Addiction

A Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare initiative aims to reduce problem gambling throughout the Roanoke Valley.
Drs. Ryan Evans, Matt Mathew and Dennis Hu

Comprehensive Kidney Care in Southwest Virginia

Three top nephrologists share a unified commitment to comprehensive kidney care while bringing their own unique experiences and perspectives to the practice.
Becky Pollard ringing the bell at Blue Ridge Cancer Care after her last cancer treatment.

A Legacy of Compassion

When cancer made transportation a barrier to treatment, Becky Pollard turned pain into purpose — and now her son carries on the mission to get patients to care, one ride at a time.
Dr. Alicia Hollis

Rooted in Whole-Person Healing

Guided by both science and empathy, Dr. Alicia Hollis blends integrative and conventional approaches to treat the whole person — mind, body and spirit.
Dr. Neil MacDonald

At the Intersection of Precision & Compassion

Dr. Neil Macdonald discusses the reach of his specialty, the honor of being named a Top Doc and why Roanoke still feels like home.
Dr. James Farmer

Keeping Roanoke on Its Feet

With expertise in sports medicine and joint care, Dr. James Farmer combines advanced surgical techniques and noninvasive therapies to help patients regain strength, mobility and long-term wellness.
Katrina Hill

Do You Know… Katrina Hill?

The Community School director, once a middle school teacher, now leads with a commitment to progressive, student-centered learning.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

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

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Living with Kid Art

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

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.