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Southern Spoonful: Big Easy Bites

Jazz up your winter dinner menus with these New Orleans-inspired recipes.

Do You Know… Carter Turner?

The former congressional candidate and university professor has found his newest passion—and a surprising source of community and personal growth—on the pickleball court.

Step Into Another Reality

Explore thrilling virtual worlds, from epic golf games to zombie survival, at The VR Center—a high-tech playground for all ages.

Shrewd Outdoors Hits the Mark

Salem’s latest entertainment venue offers a unique blend of archery, outdoor gear and a welcoming café and sports bar—all in one dynamic space.

Building Bonds Beyond Labels

Blended families face unique challenges and rewards; by focusing on love, respect and connection, we create homes defined by unity over titles.

Roanoke’s First Auditorium

Once a bustling hub for music, speeches and gatherings—including a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt—Roanoke’s historic auditorium lives on in memories, its former site now a quiet parking lot.

Lutheran Orphanage

The site for Andrew Lewis Middle School was once home to Salem’s historic Lutheran Orphanage, serving children for over a century.

The Grandin’s Opening Night

Roanoke’s Junior Woman’s Club held a gala in 1932 to formally open the historic theatre.

Do You Know… Amanda Livingston?

The executive director has revitalized the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and deeply connects with the Roanoke Valley community.

A Colorful Tribute

Local artists have transformed the YMCA Express at Gainsboro with a mural highlighting its century-long impact on the community.

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Southern Spoonful: Big Easy Bites

Jazz up your winter dinner menus with these New Orleans-inspired recipes.
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Do You Know… Carter Turner?

The former congressional candidate and university professor has found his newest passion—and a surprising source of community and personal growth—on the pickleball court.
Kids of all ages can enjoy The VR Center’s high-tech playground.

Step Into Another Reality

Explore thrilling virtual worlds, from epic golf games to zombie survival, at The VR Center—a high-tech playground for all ages.
Damon Company Vice President Laven Newsom launched Shrewd Outdoors (see more on Newsom on page 31 of our Jan/Feb 2025 issue).

Shrewd Outdoors Hits the Mark

Salem’s latest entertainment venue offers a unique blend of archery, outdoor gear and a welcoming café and sports bar—all in one dynamic space.
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Building Bonds Beyond Labels

Blended families face unique challenges and rewards; by focusing on love, respect and connection, we create homes defined by unity over titles.
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Roanoke’s First Auditorium

Once a bustling hub for music, speeches and gatherings—including a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt—Roanoke’s historic auditorium lives on in memories, its former site now a quiet parking lot.
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Lutheran Orphanage

The site for Andrew Lewis Middle School was once home to Salem’s historic Lutheran Orphanage, serving children for over a century.
The staff of the Grandin Theatre poses in front of the cinema in 1938.

The Grandin’s Opening Night

Roanoke’s Junior Woman’s Club held a gala in 1932 to formally open the historic theatre.
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Do You Know… Amanda Livingston?

The executive director has revitalized the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and deeply connects with the Roanoke Valley community.
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A Colorful Tribute

Local artists have transformed the YMCA Express at Gainsboro with a mural highlighting its century-long impact on the community.
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