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Running (or not) The Fab 5K

The family dynamics are all about age-group competitiveness and . . . what if Mom beats us!

Happy Anniversary!

Businesses in Roanoke celebrate their anniversaries.

Natasha Ryan: Cuddlebugs and A Simple Goal

“They’re my cuddlebugs,” WDBJ news anchor Natasha Ryan says of her cat and dog.

Mark Finkler: Helper to Giant Snakes, Gimpy Quail and Problem Puppies

Roanoke Animal Hospital Veterinarian Mark Finkler, platinum winner for Best Veterinarian in this year’s Best of Roanoke reader’s poll, has seen his share of interesting cases in his nearly 30 years in The Roanoke Valley.

My Dad, The Chief

Although he has been fire chief for only three years, my dad has been working his whole life to serve and protect his hometown. Starting as a volunteer, he has worked his way up the ranks, proving that he has truly found his calling in

Geocaching Arrives (and Thrives)

Look. They’re here. They’re there. They are everywhere, and you may walk by several of them during the day and not even be aware of it. I’m talking about geocaches and the sport of geocaching, a kind of outdoors mini treasure hunt.

Moving Emotions: A Heart Opens in Roanoke

Out of hot, muggy Florida and into… well, into a towed car, zebra slime and GPS misadventures at first. Could Roanoke really turn out to be the right place to live for a mom-and-daughter pair?

Ad Agencies: Who’s Who in the Roanoke Area

A list of Roanoke Ad Agencies

Ad Agencies 2011: Smaller, Nimbler, “Socialized”

No advertising pro in Roanoke knows the stark contrasts between that industry’s Golden Age and its current Gut Check Time better than Sharon Rapoport.

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Sandra Dalton is just one of the many homeowners touched by the efforts of Rebuilding Roanoke.

Renovating Homes, Restoring Hopes

Rebuilding Together Roanoke
Best prize ever! Anna Paden, 16, shows off her hard-earned concrete foot.

Running (or not) The Fab 5K

The family dynamics are all about age-group competitiveness and . . . what if Mom beats us!
Matt Bullington, fourth generation owner of 80-year-old Texas Tavern, attributes the restaurant’s success to consistency. “We buy the freshest products and we give customers what they want, doing it all with a smile on our faces.”

Happy Anniversary!

Businesses in Roanoke celebrate their anniversaries.
Natasha Ryan with Sophie

Natasha Ryan: Cuddlebugs and A Simple Goal

“They’re my cuddlebugs,” WDBJ news anchor Natasha Ryan says of her cat and dog.
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Mark Finkler: Helper to Giant Snakes, Gimpy Quail and Problem Puppies

Roanoke Animal Hospital Veterinarian Mark Finkler, platinum winner for Best Veterinarian in this year’s Best of Roanoke reader’s poll, has seen his share of interesting cases in his nearly 30 years in The Roanoke Valley.
Roanoke City Fire Chief David Hoback with daughter Samantha at the ribbon-cutting.

My Dad, The Chief

Although he has been fire chief for only three years, my dad has been working his whole life to serve and protect his hometown. Starting as a volunteer, he has worked his way up the ranks, proving that he has truly found his calling in life...
Geocaching

Geocaching Arrives (and Thrives)

Look. They’re here. They’re there. They are everywhere, and you may walk by several of them during the day and not even be aware of it. I’m talking about geocaches and the sport of geocaching, a kind of outdoors mini treasure hunt.
Sheila Mobley and daughter Nicole have found new lives in Roanoke and at Hollins.

Moving Emotions: A Heart Opens in Roanoke

Out of hot, muggy Florida and into… well, into a towed car, zebra slime and GPS misadventures at first. Could Roanoke really turn out to be the right place to live for a mom-and-daughter pair?

Ad Agencies: Who’s Who in the Roanoke Area

A list of Roanoke Ad Agencies
Aaron Herrington, David Catalano of Modea.

Ad Agencies 2011: Smaller, Nimbler, “Socialized”

No advertising pro in Roanoke knows the stark contrasts between that industry’s Golden Age and its current Gut Check Time better than Sharon Rapoport.
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