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Do You Know … Verletta White?

The Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent has brought energy and experience to the job.

A Love Letter to Summer Camp

Sometimes you can find everything you didn’t know you needed at summer camp.

Southern Spoonful: Cute Jarcuterie

Summer fun – and a delicious new trend – has never tasted so good!

Strange Days of Roanoke: The Gospel Train

How a 13-year-old girl preached to thousands in Roanoke for two weeks in 1925.

Then and Now: Bittle Memorial Hall

This familiar building on Roanoke College’s campus once served as a library.

Enjoy a Date in Downtown Roanoke

Downtown Roanoke is the Platinum winner for "Best Spot for a Day Date" in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Enjoy a Visit to Mill Mountain Star

Mill Mountain Star is the Platinum winner for "You’re Not a Real Roanoker Until You Visit…," in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Get to Know Big Lick Gifts

Big Lick Gifts is the Platinum winner for multiple categories, including "Best Local Gifts," in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Get to Know Friendship

Friendship is the Platinum winner for multiple categories, including "Best Employer," in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

Get to Know Bacon & Eggs Podcaster Tyler Carlin

Tyler Carlin is the Platinum winner for "Most Savvy Entrepreneur" in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.

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Mrs. White thanks her employees with a goody box and hand-written note.

Do You Know … Verletta White?

The Roanoke City Public Schools Superintendent has brought energy and experience to the job.
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A Love Letter to Summer Camp

Sometimes you can find everything you didn’t know you needed at summer camp.
Baja shrimp foil packets

Southern Spoonful: Cute Jarcuterie

Summer fun – and a delicious new trend – has never tasted so good!
Thirteen-year-old Uldine Utley poses with N&W workers and others at the Roanoke Shops.

Strange Days of Roanoke: The Gospel Train

How a 13-year-old girl preached to thousands in Roanoke for two weeks in 1925.
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Then and Now: Bittle Memorial Hall

This familiar building on Roanoke College’s campus once served as a library.
Enjoy a date at Big Lick Brewery.

Enjoy a Date in Downtown Roanoke

Downtown Roanoke is the Platinum winner for "Best Spot for a Day Date" in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.
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Enjoy a Visit to Mill Mountain Star

Mill Mountain Star is the Platinum winner for "You’re Not a Real Roanoker Until You Visit…," in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.
Big Lick Gifts

Get to Know Big Lick Gifts

Big Lick Gifts is the Platinum winner for multiple categories, including "Best Local Gifts," in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.
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Get to Know Friendship

Friendship is the Platinum winner for multiple categories, including "Best Employer," in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.
Tyler Carlin

Get to Know Bacon & Eggs Podcaster Tyler Carlin

Tyler Carlin is the Platinum winner for "Most Savvy Entrepreneur" in the Best of Roanoke 2021 Reader Awards.
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