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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.

Roanoke Railhouse Brew

When Steven Davidson began selling real estate in the early ‘90s, he and a friend had a dream to open a brewery in Roanoke.

Who Is Ed Elswick And Is He About To Turn Roanoke County Politics Upside Down?

What would cause Ed Elswick, a 68-year-old retired General Electric finance manager, to run against a long-standing incumbent for Roanoke County Supervisor from the Windsor Hills District?

The Great Kitten Rescue

On a cool Autumn morning, outside The Roanoker‘s offices on Brambleton Avenue, our staff detected the rather desperate calls of an unknown number of kittens under the boardwalk off of our parking lot.

An introduction from Rover (the Duck)

Greetings! I’m Rover the Duck, and I’d like to quack – er, talk – to you about local foods. I’m a big believer in local foods.

Great Local Wines for the Holidays

It’s time to think about holiday meals and foods. It’s time to help the local economy. It’s time to think globally and drink locally: Wine expert Gordon Kendall pairs great area wines with traditional dishes.

Exceptional Roanokers

They don’t make the headlines. But each of these three has changed the Roanoke landscape – and countless lives – in wonderful, positive ways. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how good people can be.

Virginia Western Community College

Jobs, Free Tuition, Dual Schools, Virginia Western Beats the Odds Knowing what you’re up against is pretty important when you’re trying to change things.

Sometimes, You Just Have to Take a Day Off…

Saturday, for us, was that day. The boy and I are remodeling a house to move in to once we’re married. We both have great houses, unfortunately, neither of us ever planned on having four children. Neither of our houses will fit all of us.

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.

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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.
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Roanoke Railhouse Brew

When Steven Davidson began selling real estate in the early ‘90s, he and a friend had a dream to open a brewery in Roanoke.
Ed Elswick at Roanoke County construction site

Who Is Ed Elswick And Is He About To Turn Roanoke County Politics Upside Down?

What would cause Ed Elswick, a 68-year-old retired General Electric finance manager, to run against a long-standing incumbent for Roanoke County Supervisor from the Windsor Hills District?
The Roanoker advertising services manager Jenny Dorsey feeding a rescued kitten.

The Great Kitten Rescue

On a cool Autumn morning, outside The Roanoker‘s offices on Brambleton Avenue, our staff detected the rather desperate calls of an unknown number of kittens under the boardwalk off of our parking lot.
Here I am checking out some local goats at the Shawsville Harvest Festival!

An introduction from Rover (the Duck)

Greetings! I’m Rover the Duck, and I’d like to quack – er, talk – to you about local foods. I’m a big believer in local foods.
Uncorking Wine

Great Local Wines for the Holidays

It’s time to think about holiday meals and foods. It’s time to help the local economy. It’s time to think globally and drink locally: Wine expert Gordon Kendall pairs great area wines with traditional dishes.

Exceptional Roanokers

They don’t make the headlines. But each of these three has changed the Roanoke landscape – and countless lives – in wonderful, positive ways. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how good people can be.

Virginia Western Community College

Jobs, Free Tuition, Dual Schools, Virginia Western Beats the Odds Knowing what you’re up against is pretty important when you’re trying to change things.

Sometimes, You Just Have to Take a Day Off…

Saturday, for us, was that day. The boy and I are remodeling a house to move in to once we’re married. We both have great houses, unfortunately, neither of us ever planned on having four children. Neither of our houses will fit all of us.

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.
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