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Roanoke in 1928

Julian Stanley Wise, acting on a boyhood trauma along the Roanoke River, founded the nation’s first rescue squad.

Till Death Do Us Part

George and Jan O’Nale moved to the edge of the Jefferson National Forest outside New Castle in 1980 to pursue their three passions: publishing, pistols and privacy.

Roanoke in 1931

In the midst of the hard times of the Great Depression, wages fell, banks closed, car sales plummeted.

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Julian Wise's life saving and rescue squad began with a vehicle donated by a funeral home.

Roanoke in 1928

Julian Stanley Wise, acting on a boyhood trauma along the Roanoke River, founded the nation’s first rescue squad.

Till Death Do Us Part

George and Jan O’Nale moved to the edge of the Jefferson National Forest outside New Castle in 1980 to pursue their three passions: publishing, pistols and privacy.
Mick-or-Mack opened a new Roanoke store in '31, building its market share.

Roanoke in 1931

In the midst of the hard times of the Great Depression, wages fell, banks closed, car sales plummeted.
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