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A hand holds a black-and-white photo of the "J. J. Newberry Co." storefront over a modern downtown street.

J.J. Newberry Co.

Who remembers this once-iconic storefront?
Bedford native Laurel Gillette taught herself the art of stained glass creations.

Stained Glass Beauties

Machine Creek Studios opens in downtown Roanoke.
A 1977 Roanoker magazine cover showing a woman in a black blouse, gray jodhpurs and tall brown boots posing on a granite slab.

Iconic Recreations: Katherine Devine

Artist and educator Katherine Devine lends us her talented eye for an incredible cover re-creation in honor of our 50th anniversary.
Melanie McFadyen

Do You Know… Melanie McFadyen?

Fincastle’s new town manager can’t wait to celebrate the 250-year-old town.
The second observation tower on Mill Mountain stood from 1914 until 1936.

A Beacon on Mill Mountain

Before the Roanoke Star, there was another lighted structure that captured Roanoke’s attention and imagination.
Founding Charter Members of Beta Chi Omega Chapter - December 3, 1938.

Celebrating 85 Years of Service and Sisterhood

Two service organizations are celebrating a momentous occasion.
A smiling man with white hair and a white beard wears a white shirt and blue patterned bow tie outdoors.

A Royal Affirmation

Your Male "Star of the Star City” is creating a legacy that will impact our community for generations to come.
A long, green-walled studio with framed paintings, massage tables, a black piano, candles and a tin ceiling.

Ink Excellence

The Maiden and Crow crew’s incredible talent paired with the shop’s welcoming environment has earned them back-to-back platinum Best of Roanoke wins.
A singer with a frame drum and a bearded man playing mandolin perform on a stage with wooden slats behind them.

Bridging Tradition, Ancestry & Home

Celtic folk duo Kinnfolk’s community-inspired project, “Star Above the Mountain,” won big in this year’s Best of Roanoke reader poll.
Outdoor market with blue and white tents, shoppers browsing, and a sign reading "Double Your Food Dollars.

Commodities & Camaraderie

Grandin Village Farmers Market is a flourishing hub of local food and community connection.

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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

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