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President Roosevelt’s visit offered one of the most exciting events in our local history.

Roosevelt in Roanoke

President Roosevelt’s visit offered one of the most exciting events in our local history.
Sandra Meythaler’s love affair with dance started early – so early that she says she can’t remember it.

Do You Know… Sandra Meythaler?

The Roanoke Ballet Theatre’s executive director has a stubborn sense of purpose that keeps her going.
A hand holds a black-and-white photo of parked white buses over a modern street view.

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.
A black box truck side panel reads "First Fridays, Party With A Purpose" in white and glowing pink lettering.

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.
Overhead view of a circle of twigs, oak leaves, a stone and grass stalks on lawn, with white overlaid text.

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.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

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