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Patterson Avenue

The West End Street, part of an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places, had a grand beginning, a short heyday, a steady decline; and most recently, a decided uptick.
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Best of Roanoke ’86: Is there a Legacy?

Our readers voted on many things large and small in the initial Best of Roanoke balloting 30 years ago. Nearly 80 percent of them opined on a topic largely forgotten since.
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Betty Branch: Reaching Goals

Yes, a man can live to be 98 years old, but not often carrying the same convictions and approaches to life he held in elementary school.
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New Spring Releases from Authors with Virginia Ties

Read more about 2 new releases with local Virginia ties.
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A Young Man Transformed

J.J. Redick’s NBA career began as pretty ho-hum. What in the world has happened over the past few seasons as he has moved toward age 30?
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Mike Ives: Floating on Life

The reputation that the long-time newspaper columnist built for himself here in Roanoke continues to serve him well as an actual lifestyle.
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Lisa Aliff Greenleaf

Miss Virginia of 30 years ago maintains the verve and energy that made her one of the most popular Miss Virginia winners ever.
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Fight Fire with Art

Roanoke Fire-EMS will host annual dinner at the firehouse for art contest winners.
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Farm to Table

The Fincastle countryside inspires local author and illustrator’s first children’s book.
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The True Meaning of Dining Out?

It is of course the food first and foremost. But at least in those dining rooms where you become a regular, it's far more.

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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.

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Living with Kid Art

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