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Heart Wood

Recycling Wood as an Art Form

When you cut down trees for a living, you see a lot of fascinating wood tossed away. Carrie and James Poff decided to put that wood to good use with an unusual business.
Amy White

A Cow College for the Roanoke Valley

The STEM Building will be equipped with the latest machinery and technology, as Amy White demonstrates.
Mariellen Hubbard

A Little Help at a Difficult Time

Care Concierge has your back if you’re old, sick and in need of interpretation.
Shanice Hairston

Meet One of the Strongest Women in the World

Shanice Hairston of Salem is achieving national and international goals as an amateur strong (wo)man athlete.
The museum was devastated during the Flood of 1985.

The Worst Flood in Roanoke History

Today, much of the Virginia Museum of Transportation’s original collection is mired somewhere in the muddy bottom of the Roanoke River.
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Then and Now: College Avenue in Salem

This street is still as busy as it was nearly 100 years ago, though with a bit of a facelift since its early 1900s beginning.
No Cook Tomato Sauce Pasta

Southern Spoonful: Summer, Italian Style

Don’t let the summer slip by without trying these Italian-inspired recipes. Each recipe takes only minutes to prepare, allowing you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the “Tuscan sun” right in your own backyard.
Cool and Newman are hard at work as the first all-female broadcast duo in professional baseball.

Female Baseball Broadcasters Slide Into History Books

Local Salem Red Sox boast first all-female announcing team in pro baseball.
All participants who turned in a strategic playbook were recognized and received awards at The Gauntlet Awards Ceremony held May 16 at the Vinton War Memorial.

The Gauntlet: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Succeed

An array of resources exists to help local entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. The Gauntlet coordinates efforts to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Retro Getgo, RND Coffee and Electric Eye Tattoos are only a few of the new shops on Main.

“Grandin’s Cool Little Sister”

The Wasena neighborhood is growing fast, with retail and restaurants offering a new spot for Roanokers to spend time.

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Living with Kid Art

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

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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.