Newcomers

If our list of 50 classic Roanoke activities in the Jan/Feb issue wasn't enough to keep you busy, click here for 12 more!

Creating a list of top employers is a bit of an inexact science. The Virginia Employment Commission’s doesn’t quite agree with the Census Bureau, nor that with the Roanoke Alleghany Regional Commission’s. Here’s a compilation list.

Who better for great shopping recommendations than someone who owned, for more than a quarter century, one of Roanoke’s favorite shops. Grab the wish list and c’mon along with Nancy Leggett.

The Roanoke Valley’s great health care, bounty of senior-related resources and overall friendliness provide a great underpinning for those choosing our mild climate, great scenery and multitude of housing choices.

Yes, you could build your own pentathlon here, and a decathlon as well. Here are a few favorite spots to get out and get started, courtesy of Roanoke Valley partakers.

Since back when Center in the Square was brand new for the first time, Susan Jennings has been a strong voice and supporter of the arts in the Roanoke Valley. Here are her perspectives on how to get the most out of the Roanoke Valley’s arts.