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E.B. Smith

Harrison Museum Welcomes New Director

E.B. Smith relishes the opportunity to serve as the Harrison Museum’s executive director.
Heather Alto

Growing Together

A small organization with a big mission to serve, the Central Virginia Business Coalition spreads its reach regionally to help businesses soar.
Glenvar Girls Varsity Soccer Coach Kyleigh Drew and Assistant Coach Brooke Layman before a pre-season scrimmage

Do You Know… Kyleigh Drew?

The former standout player from Salem now coaches Glenvar High to state championships while instilling family, discipline and dedication.
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Then and Now: Lucy Addison High School

Roanoke’s first Black high school, Lucy Addison High, is now being reinvented as a Community Empowerment Center.
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Bread Run Roanoke Rises to the Top

This beloved small business is celebrating its first-ever Best of Roanoke win, taking home the Platinum title for “Favorite Pop-Up Vendor.”
The Gill Memorial Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Hospital, shown here, opened in 1928. Ewald Pharmacy was near the front entrance.

Strange Days of Roanoke: Roanoke’s Miracle Worker

Dr. E. G. Gill was a tireless humanitarian who put Roanoke at the epicenter of sight preservation.
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Shining a Light on Roanoke

Mayor Joe Cobb celebrates his Best of Roanoke awards while reflecting on the power of community, his commitment to public service and his vision for a stronger, more connected city.
Fruta Picada with Tajín

Southern Spoonful: Very Berry Summer

These recipes are bursting with fresh summer berry flavors.
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A Legacy of Leadership & Service

Platinum winner Chris Perkins continues to lead with vision and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on Roanoke’s education and community.
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The People’s Anchor

A trusted voice in Roanoke, Logan Sherrill’s authenticity and passion make him more than just a broadcaster — he’s a true community storyteller.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

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.