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Raised by Roanoke

The Star City’s people and opportunities shaped bestselling author Beth Macy into the writer she became.

From Hills to Stage

Brandon Lee Adams is capturing attention across the country while bringing an Emmy home to our region.

Banking on Culture

Roanoke’s First National Exchange Bank transforms into The Promissory Hotel, a luxury hotel with a music hall and Spanish-style restaurant that puts the city’s culture on center stage.

Reduce, Refill, Repeat

A new Roanoke store makes a low-waste lifestyle a touch easier.

Kindness in a Cup

The Shoppes at West Village is now home to a family-friendly coffee and tea house complete with its own gift store.

Your Neighborhood Market, Reimagined

A family-owned market brings local food, artisan goods and community spirit to Brambleton Avenue.

Serving Up a Decade of Flavor

For nearly a decade, Mountain Grille has brought friends, flavors and fun to local events across Roanoke County, earning Platinum in this year’s Dining Awards.

A Recipe for Community & Success

Foot of the Mountain cafe, led by Nina and Brian Whitehead, takes top honors in Botetourt with good food, good views and good people.

A Porch for Every Palate

Rocky Mount’s newest spot is run by local favorites known for their innovation and community spirit.

Then and Now: Fire Station One

A former downtown firehouse now houses a popular restaurant, as well as a boutique hotel and furniture showroom.

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Raised by Roanoke

The Star City’s people and opportunities shaped bestselling author Beth Macy into the writer she became.
Courtesy of Brandon Lee Adams

From Hills to Stage

Brandon Lee Adams is capturing attention across the country while bringing an Emmy home to our region.
The Promissory Hotel revamps a historic bank building with 27 suite-style units and tons of charm.

Banking on Culture

Roanoke’s First National Exchange Bank transforms into The Promissory Hotel, a luxury hotel with a music hall and Spanish-style restaurant that puts the city’s culture on center stage.
Brittany Fields opened Simply Refillery in Towers Shopping Center in June. Customers have embraced the store’s nontoxic products, such as deodorant cream, bamboo toilet paper and fill-your-own container shampoos and conditioners.

Reduce, Refill, Repeat

A new Roanoke store makes a low-waste lifestyle a touch easier.
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Kindness in a Cup

The Shoppes at West Village is now home to a family-friendly coffee and tea house complete with its own gift store.
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Your Neighborhood Market, Reimagined

A family-owned market brings local food, artisan goods and community spirit to Brambleton Avenue.
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Serving Up a Decade of Flavor

For nearly a decade, Mountain Grille has brought friends, flavors and fun to local events across Roanoke County, earning Platinum in this year’s Dining Awards.
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A Recipe for Community & Success

Foot of the Mountain cafe, led by Nina and Brian Whitehead, takes top honors in Botetourt with good food, good views and good people.
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A Porch for Every Palate

Rocky Mount’s newest spot is run by local favorites known for their innovation and community spirit.
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Then and Now: Fire Station One

A former downtown firehouse now houses a popular restaurant, as well as a boutique hotel and furniture showroom.
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