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Seasonal Celebrations

We look ahead at popular festivals to put on your 2025 calendar.

Community Connections

Neighbors with big hearts are building a stronger community through acts of kindness and connection.

Small Towns, Big Ideas

Our region’s small towns are sparking big ideas, with local visionaries planting the seeds for growth and community transformation.

Rooted in Roanoke

Don Pullen, a Roanoke native, rose to jazz legend status with his innovative style and lasting impact on the genre.

40 Under 40: Karli Foster

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

40 Under 40: Meet the Class of 2025

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

40 Under 40: La’Shay Foreman

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.

More Than a House

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia marks 40 years of supporting families with sick children.

Your 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping local is so important — and so easy when there are this many fun options for everyone on your recipient list!

Light Up Your Holidays

Roanoke’s neighborhoods sparkle with enchanting holiday light displays that bring joy and nostalgia to the season.

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The Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival offers a vibrant and expansive display of live entertainment.

Seasonal Celebrations

We look ahead at popular festivals to put on your 2025 calendar.
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Community Connections

Neighbors with big hearts are building a stronger community through acts of kindness and connection.
The Bedford Museum is just one important piece of Bedford’s history and future.

Small Towns, Big Ideas

Our region’s small towns are sparking big ideas, with local visionaries planting the seeds for growth and community transformation.
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Rooted in Roanoke

Don Pullen, a Roanoke native, rose to jazz legend status with his innovative style and lasting impact on the genre.
Karli Foster

40 Under 40: Karli Foster

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
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40 Under 40: Meet the Class of 2025

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
La'Shay Foreman

40 Under 40: La’Shay Foreman

Meet the Class of 2025, as nominated by readers and selected by editors.
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More Than a House

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia marks 40 years of supporting families with sick children.
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Your 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping local is so important — and so easy when there are this many fun options for everyone on your recipient list!
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Light Up Your Holidays

Roanoke’s neighborhoods sparkle with enchanting holiday light displays that bring joy and nostalgia to the season.
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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

September 1, 2023
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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

September 10, 2015
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.

May 1, 2023