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July/August 2026

July/August 2026

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.

May 1, 2024
By: Sarah Riddell

Commodities & Camaraderie

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

May 1, 2024
By: Sarah Riddell

Championing Community Empowerment

The President and CEO of United Way of Roanoke Valley has a heart for service, earning her the title of “Best Community Builder of the Year.”

May 1, 2024
By: Sarah Riddell

Roanoke Courthouse

Follow Roanoke’s legal journey from Rorer Hall in 1878 to the present Oliver W. Hill Justice Center, capturing key architectural shifts and historical landmarks.

Mar 1, 2024
By: Jenny Kincaid Boone

A Compelling Mission

Local Latinas break down stereotypes and amplify their voices while empowering leaders to have a seat at the table.

Mar 1, 2024
By: Kianna Price Marshall

Helping Others Up

National Volunteer Week is April 21-27, and the perfect time to give back to the community in big ways, including at Habitat for Humanity.

Mar 1, 2024
By: Georgianne Vecellio

Local Historian Chronicles the ’50s in New Book

From entertainment and arts to business and politics, Nelson Harris gives readers the scoop on this “celebratory and cautionary” decade.

Mar 1, 2024
By: Sarah Riddell

Boones Mill Singer-Songwriter Debuts First Album

Colby T. Helms presents listeners with a glimpse of Southwest Virginia culture and the landscape he calls home.

Mar 1, 2024
By: Sarah Riddell

Iconic Recreations: Sarah K. Parcell

Our 50th anniversary celebrations continue with artist spotlights as they recreate iconic past covers. This issue showcases the incredibly talented Sarah K. Parcell.