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Michael Whittaker

Top Chef & Timeless Hospitality

The talented executive chef of the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center has left quite the impression on his community, and so has the fine dining establishment where he honed his craft.
Roanoke, The City with A Star

Gainsboro Illustrated

Historic Gainsboro comes to life through David Ramey, Sr.’s artistic vision, now showcased at The Harrison Museum of African American Culture and the Taubman Museum of Art.
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A Little Something for Everyone

From the plentiful menu offerings to the inviting atmosphere, Treehouse Tavern strives to make all guests feel right at home.
Peaks of Otter

Local Look: Take the Scenic Route

The Blue Ridge Parkway provides the perfect opportunity to get outside and admire our regional views.
Armistead Lemon is pictured with her husband, Calvin Stewart, and two sons during her investiture as the ninth head of North Cross School in fall 2022. She’s the first woman to lead the school.

Do You Know… Armistead Lemon?

The head of school at North Cross School can’t wait to dig deeper into her role in educating students and connecting with the community.
“Willie” was typical of the brightly-colored exhibit spaces used in the original design of the zoo on Mill Mountain.

Let’s Do a Zoo!

One man, a civic club and a bold idea changed Mill Mountain forever.
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General Electric Co.

The Roanoke location was once heralded as the third-largest industry in the Roanoke Valley.
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The Roanoker Celebrates 2023 Top 5

The Roanoker shares the Top 5 features, blog posts, podcast episodes and more from 2023.
David Stewart Wiley leads Roanoke Symphony Orchestra though a performance at Elmwood Park.

A ‘Musical Honeymoon’ Continued

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s revered music director and conductor is here to stay for another four years.
Tour Roanoke has been the proud recipient of many awards over the years, including the Tourism Ambassador Award by Virginia’s Blue Ridge (2015).

Cheers to 10 Years

This year, Tour Roanoke celebrates a decade of partnering with some of the city’s most iconic restaurants and eateries to showcase Roanoke’s culture.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.