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Firefighter in tan turnout gear and a Roanoke helmet with an air pack climbs a stairwell.

Climbing for a Cause

Learn more about Roanoke's Memorial Stair Climb.
The Roanoker November 1985 cover: smiling man with swim goggles on his head and a towel around his neck.

Superman Has Slowed Down, But…

Junius Crowgey is no longer a tri-athlete, but he’s still quite active at 91.
Strawberry crepe topped with mint on a white plate, beside a smiling chef in a black coat.

French and Fresh: Our Daily Bread

It isn't all about the pastries; Chef Zeisler makes sure of that with made-to-order meals.
December 1986 Roanoker cover: five people in formal wear raise cocktails under the headline "25 People To Watch.

People to Watch, 1986, Are Still Worth Watching

See what our December '86 cover models are up to these days!
Tim Strawn stands beside a racquet stringing machine in front of a wall of tennis string packages.

All Strung Out

Meet Tim Strawn, whose racquet stringing business has gone worldwide.
Musicians perform on a blue-lit outdoor stage at dusk while people sit on the grass watching.

Park at the Bridges

The city has another reason to celebrate.
Four book covers: My Best Everything, Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good, Becoming Madison, and The Book of Speculation.

What to Read This Summer With Virginia Ties

See our editor's picks for great summer reads that also boast a local Virginia aspect.
June 2000 Roanoker cover showing a blonde woman in a yellow dress on a cream sofa, headlined Barbara Gibbs.

Barbara Gibbs: Doing Well in Raleigh

In our May/June story of "Where Are They Now?" we think back to the days of Barbara Gibbs gracing one of our covers.
The late Walter Rheinheimer’s warm smile, at Thanksgiving 2014, belies his serious mein.

The Last Man on Earth

Editor in Chief Kurt Rheinheimer says farewell to his father, a man who was, perhaps above all, a student.
Twilight aerial view of downtown Roanoke's lit skyline, with the Mill Mountain ridge and a curving highway below.

So You Think You Know Roanoke Business?

Find out the answers to our quiz on page 13, all about Roanoke businesses!

Departments

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

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.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.