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Local Look: Snap That Selfie

We share great local spots for the perfect photo op!
The War Memorial master plan for Elmwood Park adopted by Roanoke City Council in 1948.

The War Memorial Battle

In the 1940s, Roanoke was divided over how to honor its fallen soldiers.
A hand holds a vintage black-and-white photo of a weathered mill beside a dirt road over a modern street.

Breckinridge Mill

This historic location is considered one of the oldest grist mills in the region.
A hand holds a black-and-white photo of a mid-century building over a modern parking lot.

Roanoke Catholic School

As part of Roanoke’s iconic skyline, Roanoke Catholic has seen its fair share of changes and updates.
Owner Alyce Carlin perfectly combines her love of fashion, consignment and local love into her store New’d.

New’d Gives New Life to Your Wardrobe

A new Salem shop is helping our impact on the local community and environment thanks to secondhand items.
Vasilia McCrady, owner of Heritage Apiary.

Don’t Fear the Honeybee

Heritage Apiary wants to educate the community on the importance of honeybees.
Hay Rock offers a rewarding hike full of gorgeous views.

Local Look: Hit the Trails

This year’s resolution? Get out and hike more!
A smiling woman with blonde hair and red fringe earrings sits cross-legged on a gray velvet couch.

Do You Know… Amanda Forrester?

This former business owner has big plans for the area and herself.
The bus shelters in Melrose and Orange Avenue neighborhoods now also serve as public art.

Transit Shelter Transforms

Local art makes two new bus shelters come to life with color and personality.
Black-and-white portraits of Stuart Saunders in round glasses and J. Lindsay Almond in a striped tie, both in suits.

Saunders vs Almond

An epic battle of wills between two Roanokers changed the course of Virginia’s history.

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The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.

A young child with brown hair in a gray shirt and navy polka-dot skirt paints colorful swirls on a white wall, under the words "Living with Kid Art.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.