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Furry Friends Welcome

Our region offers plenty of places where your furry friends are always welcome.

The Best Fashion Investments They Ever Made

Local boutique owners share their favorite fashion investments they’ll wear forever.

Innovative Cancer Care for Pets

Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care & Research Center offers life-saving treatments for animals facing cancer.

Treat Yourself

Whether it’s a little luxury, a well-deserved splurge or a thoughtful gift, our Treat Yourself guide showcases the best local products and services to help you relax and indulge.

A Witness to History

Terri Hairston reflects on her role in Roanoke’s school desegregation and her groundbreaking career at VMI.

Buying a Suit

Men’s style experts share tips for investing in a suit that fits and lasts.

Inspiring at Any Age: 20 Over 50

Meet this year’s list of 20 women over 50 who are writing new chapters for themselves and impacting the community while doing it.

Women Who Lead

These women drive impactful change across all sectors with dedication, leadership and community-focused service.

Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Explore the great outdoors, from scenic hikes to thrilling water sports, all within reach in Roanoke’s backyard.

Roanoke Greenways: The Next Generation

The Roanoke Valley’s growing greenway system offers adventures for everyone.

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Furry Friends Welcome

Our region offers plenty of places where your furry friends are always welcome.
Left: J Bohn Bishop, Center: Alyce Carlin, Right: Lanita Porterfield

The Best Fashion Investments They Ever Made

Local boutique owners share their favorite fashion investments they’ll wear forever.
Co-locating the ACCRC in the same facility as FBRI supports comparative oncology studies that will benefit both pets and people with cancer.

Innovative Cancer Care for Pets

Virginia Tech’s Animal Cancer Care & Research Center offers life-saving treatments for animals facing cancer.
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Treat Yourself

Whether it’s a little luxury, a well-deserved splurge or a thoughtful gift, our Treat Yourself guide showcases the best local products and services to help you relax and indulge.
CNN’s Jeanne Meserve interviewing Hairston on the day that the first women arrived at VMI. Hairston estimates that she probably did some 30 interviews that day.

A Witness to History

Terri Hairston reflects on her role in Roanoke’s school desegregation and her groundbreaking career at VMI.
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Buying a Suit

Men’s style experts share tips for investing in a suit that fits and lasts.
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Inspiring at Any Age: 20 Over 50

Meet this year’s list of 20 women over 50 who are writing new chapters for themselves and impacting the community while doing it.
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Women Who Lead

These women drive impactful change across all sectors with dedication, leadership and community-focused service.
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Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Explore the great outdoors, from scenic hikes to thrilling water sports, all within reach in Roanoke’s backyard.
The Roanoke River Greenway currently stretches from southeast Roanoke City to the City of Salem.

Roanoke Greenways: The Next Generation

The Roanoke Valley’s growing greenway system offers adventures for everyone.
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The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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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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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

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