Departments

Hotel Roanoke lobby with velvet armchairs, red wood paneling, a starry blue ceiling and a gold-railed bar.

The Hotel Roanoke Debuts Renovations

One of Roanoke’s most iconic landmarks recently underwent a six-month and $3.6 million dollar overhaul.
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A Tribute to the Humble Minivan

She isn’t cool, but she gets it done.
A black-and-white vintage photo of five people standing on a grassy lawn in front of a wooden barn.

The Day That Lightning Struck

A bizarre incident in 1927 resulted in tragedy for one local farming family.
Slice of chocolate pie topped with whipped cream and sugared cranberries on a black plate, beside a crimson panel reading "Memorable Holiday Recipes.

Southern Spoonful: Memorable Holiday Recipes

Our regular Southern Spoonful column is bigger and better than ever, featuring delicious holiday recipes that will impress guests and family gathering around your table.
Sustainable Roanoke's Sorting Party, held August 8, 2020.

Sustainable Roanoke

The community-led advocacy group is helping restaurants and consumers do their part to keep Roanoke green.
Quincy Randolph

Thrifty Cooking Tips from a Former Fine-Dining Chef

RND’s Quincy Randolph shares his top tips for extending ingredients’ shelf life at home.
Local Roots: A Farm-to-Table Restaurant logo with a green leaf beneath the brown serif lettering.

Local Roots is Virginia’s 2020 Green Restaurant of the Year

The farm-to-table eatery’s commitment to the land extends beyond the plate.
Jonathan Roberts and Valerie Angle are excited about bringing the community together.

The WellNest: A Downtown Hub for Wellness

A new gathering space will offer seminars, classes and more to the heath-conscious community.
Dr. Murray Joiner

Alternative Pain Sources with CBD

DoMoreLabs is helping patients with pain and anxiety without risk of addiction.
Will, Caitlin and Lucy Smith: “Being a ballet dancer feeds my soul but not my pocketbook.”

The Dancing Lumberjack: Living the Dream

When Will Smith and his wife, Caitlin, landed jobs with the Roanoke Ballet Theatre, he thought their prayer was answered. Then COVID-19 struck and he remembered his great-grandfather.

Departments

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Features

The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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.