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Dickens of a Christmas Details Announced

The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, SunTrust Dickens of a Christmas, returns this year during the first three Friday nights in December.

Nov 25, 2014
By: Liz Long

Dickens of a Christmas 2012 Opening Weekend

Roanoker visits the 30th annual Dickens of a Christmas kickoff weekend and the tree lighting.

Dec 10, 2012
By: RKR

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May/June 2026

Dickens of a Christmas Details Announced

The Roanoke Valley’s largest holiday celebration, SunTrust Dickens of a Christmas, returns this year during the first three Friday nights in December.

Nov 25, 2014
By: Liz Long

Dickens of a Christmas 2012 Opening Weekend

Roanoker visits the 30th annual Dickens of a Christmas kickoff weekend and the tree lighting.

Dec 10, 2012
By: RKR

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Education

The Student Becomes the Teacher

Meet four teachers who owe it all to their incredible mentors.

July 1, 2023

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Advance Auto Parts

The large retail chain’s first Roanoke location opened in 1932.

July 1, 2023

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18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia

Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia and The Roanoker Magazine will showcase the outstanding achievements of local youth with an 18

January 3, 2024

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Strange Days of Roanoke: Shenandoah Life Insurance

How did a jaw-breaking, right-handed punch save Shenandoah Life Insurance Company?

February 23, 2021