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Rewriting the Playbook

Student-athletes are gaining an extra year to enhance their skills, secure scholarships and navigate the pressures of college recruitment.
A hand holds a vintage postcard of Mt. Regis Sanitorium, Salem, Va., over a modern gravel lot.

Mount Regis Sanitorium

Mount Regis, once a tuberculosis sanitorium starting in 1914, became an addiction treatment center before the original building was destroyed by fire in 2016.
At seven months old, Colette Butto enjoys feeding herself. Colette likes meats over veggies while twin sister Scarlett prefers fruits and vegetables over meats.

I’ll Have What They’re Having!

Baby-led weaning is transforming mealtime, letting babies explore real foods while fostering healthier family habits.
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Do You Know… John Fishwick?

In the Roanoke Valley, the name Fishwick opens a lot of doors.
A black-and-white tuxedo cat with yellow-green eyes sprawls on a pink damask Victorian sofa with an ornate carved wooden back.

Purr-fect Pairings

The Toebean Cat Café serves as a homey haven for cats in search of their forever homes and humans in need of a pick-me-up.
The tubes hold new seedlings.

A Second Chance for Chestnuts

A farm in Stewartsville will become a sanctuary for native trees, including the American Chestnut.
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Blue Ridge Hydroponics Partners with Roanoke College

Collaboration between a local business and the school provides hands-on learning for future cannabis entrepreneurs.
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Healing Hearts (& Hooves)

At Our Someday Farms, rescued animals and people alike find comfort, care and a sense of belonging.
Arugula Burrata Blackberry Salad with Candied Walnuts

Southern Spoonful: Brunch Season in Full Bloom

With warmer days and fresh flavors in bloom, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful springtime brunch!
George Davis took this photo of the Liberty Bell during its stop in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is in the background.

Strange Days of Roanoke: The Liberty Bell in Roanoke

In 1895, America’s sacred relic went on a national tour to reconcile the nation.

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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.

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