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The City Hotel on Jefferson Street at Salem Avenue became known as the Exchange Building in 1890 and was home to the Commercial Club.

Roanoke Commercial Club

Roanoke’s first major businessman’s club was a short-lived, scandalous affair.
VWCC's David Dantzler announces the new food program.

VWCC Addresses Food Insecurity

Virginia Western’s new co-op will encourage students’ successes by alleviating hunger on campus.
A holiday dining room with a decorated Christmas tree, a white table set with red-accented place settings, and Santa-hat chair covers.

Old Southwest Home Parlor Tour Celebrates 40 Years

Nine homes, including the Alexander-Gish house, will be on display for the holiday season.
A woman and boy pucker their lips to blow on a roasted marshmallow, with holiday lights glowing behind them.

Get in the Spirit at Illuminights

Explore Park’s newest event is just the thing to make it feel like the holiday season.
Runners in athletic gear jog single file across a concrete bridge with metal railings under an overcast sky.

IRONMAN Comes to Roanoke

The popular triathlon is exciting the region for far more than just the athletic component.
Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Cashews

Southern Treats for Your Holiday Feast

Prepare and share these festive recipes with friends and family this holiday season.
Vintage colored postcard of the red-brick Roanoke City Hospital buildings on a wooded hillside, with the caption "Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Va.

The Mystery of Little Baby X

On a late summer night in 1942, a newborn was left on the steps of Roanoke Hospital. She captured the hearts of those who cared for her, and local detectives tried in vain to determine her identity and who had abandoned her.
A hand holds a vintage black-and-white print showing Grant Plaza with old cars, over a modern parking lot scene.

Then and Now: Cave Spring Corners

A string of department stores once anchored this busy retail center in Roanoke County.
Raleigh Court Elementary School, 1971-72

The Christmas Ornament

How a simple ornament can honor those no longer with us and help us relive special memories.
A black cast iron skillet with a wooden handle and a slotted wooden spatula on a rustic wood table.

Southern Spoonful Online Extra: Peanut Butter Pancakes

Love our fall recipes in the latest Southern Spoonful column? Get the extra recipe for peanut butter pancakes, plus learn how to clean your beloved cast-iron pan!

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.