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Web Exclusive: “A Taste of Virginia Tech”

A new cookbook has arrived, and it’s just in time for tailgating season. Here's a peak at five select recipes from the book (including two not found in our September/October issue!)

School Tips From the Top

Read what four local superintendents and one college president suggest parents and students keep in mind as a new school year approaches.

Five Cool Small Businesses to Keep an Eye On

They range from two employees to nearly 50. What they have in common is a good idea, hard work and a measure of success, even against the headwinds of a stubborn economy.

Tempered Steel: How Frank Beamer Got That Way

Virginia Tech’s football coach draws strength from a family character steeped in tragedy – both deep within that family’s history and also from his own life-changing childhood accident.

“House Whisperers” Transform a Salem Ranch

Stacks of firewood serve as a fortress for what at first glance seems a modest vintage ranch in an established Salem neighborhood.

Inspired by a Five-Cent Coca-Cola Ad

Robert and Angela Natt’s downtown-Roanoke condo combines convenience for both their jobs with whimsy and fun generated by both the condo and the pieces they’ve put in it.

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A Taste of Virginia Tech

Web Exclusive: “A Taste of Virginia Tech”

A new cookbook has arrived, and it’s just in time for tailgating season. Here's a peak at five select recipes from the book (including two not found in our September/October issue!)
We asked area superintendents and a college president to provide key aspects to keep in mind as students get ready to return to school.

School Tips From the Top

Read what four local superintendents and one college president suggest parents and students keep in mind as a new school year approaches.
Aaron and Michelle Dykstra have translated Aaron's love of bicycles into Roanoke-based Six-Eleven Bicycle Co, which has gathered national attention to the point that its waiting list for a new bike is about one year.

Five Cool Small Businesses to Keep an Eye On

They range from two employees to nearly 50. What they have in common is a good idea, hard work and a measure of success, even against the headwinds of a stubborn economy.
During his 25 seasons at the helm Beamer has led the Hokies to 19 consecutive bowl appearances, four ACC titles, three Big East conference titles, six BCS appearances and one National Championship game. He is currently the winningest active coach in FBS.

Tempered Steel: How Frank Beamer Got That Way

Virginia Tech’s football coach draws strength from a family character steeped in tragedy – both deep within that family’s history and also from his own life-changing childhood accident.
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“House Whisperers” Transform a Salem Ranch

Stacks of firewood serve as a fortress for what at first glance seems a modest vintage ranch in an established Salem neighborhood.
Scofield, the couple’s Schnauzer, likes the view to Salem Avenue from a master bedroom window.

Inspired by a Five-Cent Coca-Cola Ad

Robert and Angela Natt’s downtown-Roanoke condo combines convenience for both their jobs with whimsy and fun generated by both the condo and the pieces they’ve put in it.
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