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Garst Brothers Dairy

The two-story building on Salem Avenue once housed a longtime local dairy company.

Plawk the Block

Tops of artificial Christmas trees, Slim Jim wrappers, socks and Bible verses are just a few of the treasures the Roanoke Plawkers have found on their quests to keep the city clean.

More Than Halloween

Blue Ridge Nightmares is ‘immersive theatre’ at its best and a potential economic powerhouse for the Roanoke Valley. And you won’t hear ‘Boo!’ anywhere.

Serving Up Holistic Healing

Kiaundra Trotter offers the community “spiritual assistance” at The Spiritual Bar.

The Chicken Lady

Natalie Ashton incubates chickens, continuing a fascinating professional ride.

First Fridays Celebrates 34 Years

The original “Party with a Purpose” has donated over $2 million to local nonprofits thanks to their Franklin Road events.

Feel the Beat

What's up with the drumming heard along the Roanoke Greenway on weekend mornings?

The Lemon Hotel in Paint Bank Opens

The Lemon Hotel in Paint Bank officially welcomes guests into their fruit-themed vacation spaces.

Empowering Local Businesses

What the SBDC’s new advisors want you to know.

A Focus on Scottish Heritage

This summer and fall will be special for this region’s—and the world’s—Buchanan clan.

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Garst Brothers Dairy

The two-story building on Salem Avenue once housed a longtime local dairy company.
Sunni Purviance says that a simple stroll with a neighbor was what sparked the idea to found the Plawkers group.

Plawk the Block

Tops of artificial Christmas trees, Slim Jim wrappers, socks and Bible verses are just a few of the treasures the Roanoke Plawkers have found on their quests to keep the city clean.
Anthony Giordano at Blue Ridge Nightmares

More Than Halloween

Blue Ridge Nightmares is ‘immersive theatre’ at its best and a potential economic powerhouse for the Roanoke Valley. And you won’t hear ‘Boo!’ anywhere.
The Spiritual Bar offers a variety of self care products from scrubs and bath bombs to yoni oils, all made by Trotter.

Serving Up Holistic Healing

Kiaundra Trotter offers the community “spiritual assistance” at The Spiritual Bar.
Natalie Ashton with her 3D printer and one of the parts she produces to help incubate chickens.

The Chicken Lady

Natalie Ashton incubates chickens, continuing a fascinating professional ride.
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First Fridays Celebrates 34 Years

The original “Party with a Purpose” has donated over $2 million to local nonprofits thanks to their Franklin Road events.
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Feel the Beat

What's up with the drumming heard along the Roanoke Greenway on weekend mornings?
The Lemon Hotel. Why Lemon? The name pays homage to the owner of the original hotel, a Mr. Lemon.

The Lemon Hotel in Paint Bank Opens

The Lemon Hotel in Paint Bank officially welcomes guests into their fruit-themed vacation spaces.
After six months as local business advisors, Kat Pascal and Macklyn Mosley have learned a lot about what entrepreneurs need to hear.

Empowering Local Businesses

What the SBDC’s new advisors want you to know.
Emily Adams of Lynchburg is a world-class Highland Games participant.

A Focus on Scottish Heritage

This summer and fall will be special for this region’s—and the world’s—Buchanan clan.
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