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Breckinridge Mill

This historic location is considered one of the oldest grist mills in the region.

Roanoke Catholic School

As part of Roanoke’s iconic skyline, Roanoke Catholic has seen its fair share of changes and updates.

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.

Don’t Fear the Honeybee

Heritage Apiary wants to educate the community on the importance of honeybees.

Local Look: Hit the Trails

This year’s resolution? Get out and hike more!

Do You Know… Amanda Forrester?

This former business owner has big plans for the area and herself.

Transit Shelter Transforms

Local art makes two new bus shelters come to life with color and personality.

Saunders vs Almond

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

Southern Spoonful: Marvelous Mocktails

Ring in the New Year and stick to your new year’s resolutions with these fun fabulous mocktails!

The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience

Blue Cow Ice Cream celebrates another platinum win, in addition to statewide expansion and community outpouring of support.

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Breckinridge Mill

This historic location is considered one of the oldest grist mills in the region.
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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!
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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.
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Saunders vs Almond

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

Southern Spoonful: Marvelous Mocktails

Ring in the New Year and stick to your new year’s resolutions with these fun fabulous mocktails!
The owners of Blue Cow Ice Cream celebrate another store opening in Virginia.

The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience

Blue Cow Ice Cream celebrates another platinum win, in addition to statewide expansion and community outpouring of support.
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