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Frank Tota: Still Innovating

The controversial Roanoke City School superintendent was on the cover in December 1983. He’s still shaking things up in education.
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With the Grandkids: First Three Hikes

Start with the Mill Mountain Star Trail and its easy escape or return points.
The quiet determination that shows in Ava’s eyes at 14 months old (well, more like 11 as related to her due date), has served her well since the beginning of her life, as has her mother’s gentle hold.

Miracle on Belleview Avenue

How to keep yourself from begging every nurse in the Carilion NICU to stay all the time with that one tiny tiny baby.
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The Look: Making Winter Wild

Take inspiration from the runway and find the wild side in your wardrobe again with these woven animal sweaters from some Roanoke-based boutiques.
Salem has multiple athletic fields, including the Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark.

The Quiz: Roanoke Sports – Answers

Looking for the answers to the Sports Trivia quiz in our Jan/Feb 2015 issue? Look no farther!
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The Look: Holiday Party Dress

Need a great holiday dress or three? Try out our suggestions from Nov/Dec's The Look.
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The Gossip: A New Career for Mayor Bowers?

Plus, Gossipman’s bold predictions for 2054, including projections on Blue Ridge Parkway visitation.
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The 360: Roanoke 5Ks, The 40-Year Semi-History

The sad trend is more walkers, more emphasis on participation over competition and ever-slower times. Just ask someone who’s lost as much off his 5K time as anybody.
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The Look: Baggage Therapy

Sad summer is ending? From a night out with the girls to a weekend fall road trip, improve your mood with these fall-ready bags that will keep you in high spirits and in high style!
Good food and beer is just one requirement for Beth Macy’s perfect weekend.

The Perfect Weekend: Beth Macy, Best-Selling Author

Beth Macy's perfect weekend would be a simple mix of the outdoors, food, beer, family and friends, all in Virginia.

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The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.

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