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Great Shops (From Great Shoppers)

Who better to ask for info on interesting and unique places to shop than those who are more than a little dedicated to the retail life? Here, five passionate purchasers talk about their favorites.

Local Media

A complete list of all local Roanoke Valley media outlets, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines and tabloids.

Roanoke Valley Stats

From population data and local tax rates to where to call to get your TV and internet connected, here's your number-by-number guide to the Roanoke Valley.

Newcomers Guide to Arts & Culture 2012

The arts scene in Roanoke is an eclectic one, ranging from quaint hole-in-the-wall galleries to the skyline-defining Taubman Museum of Art, and with lots in between.

Newcomers Guide to Education

What makes the school systems in and around the Roanoke Valley great? Who better to ask than the people who have experienced the excellence first-hand?

2012 Insiders & Newcomers Guide to Roanoke: Table of Contents

New to Roanoke? You've come to the right place! Here's everything you need to know to explore your new home!

Recreation: The Valley Has It All

Flanked by the Appalachain Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Roanoke Valley is singularly blessed with outdoor experiences for all ages and ability levels.

Lovely Places to Live

Our tour of neighborhoods in the Roanoke Valley begins to the north, in Botetourt County, and then swings south and west into Roanoke City, Salem and beyond. Plus, meet some people who live there.

Loving Life in the Valley

If there’s one thing all Roanokers can agree on, it’s that the valley is great place to live. Here are six families that remind us why.

Newcomers Guide to Roanoke Healthcare

In the realm of desirable living situations, Roanoke Valley’s health care is right at the top of the heap.

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Michelle Lassley: She’s fond of Vivendi’s trendy American lines as well as the Brazilian clothing.

Great Shops (From Great Shoppers)

Who better to ask for info on interesting and unique places to shop than those who are more than a little dedicated to the retail life? Here, five passionate purchasers talk about their favorites.

Local Media

A complete list of all local Roanoke Valley media outlets, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines and tabloids.

Roanoke Valley Stats

From population data and local tax rates to where to call to get your TV and internet connected, here's your number-by-number guide to the Roanoke Valley.
Cyrus Pace of the Jefferson Center (background) has high praise for area school Christmas programs: “Imagine the teacher who tries to figure out how to organize the whole school to do a holiday program.”

Newcomers Guide to Arts & Culture 2012

The arts scene in Roanoke is an eclectic one, ranging from quaint hole-in-the-wall galleries to the skyline-defining Taubman Museum of Art, and with lots in between.
Middle school teacher Samantha Von Hoene says Roanoke City Schools benefit from the diversity of its student population.

Newcomers Guide to Education

What makes the school systems in and around the Roanoke Valley great? Who better to ask than the people who have experienced the excellence first-hand?

2012 Insiders & Newcomers Guide to Roanoke: Table of Contents

New to Roanoke? You've come to the right place! Here's everything you need to know to explore your new home!
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Recreation: The Valley Has It All

Flanked by the Appalachain Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Roanoke Valley is singularly blessed with outdoor experiences for all ages and ability levels.
Roanoke Valley Map

Lovely Places to Live

Our tour of neighborhoods in the Roanoke Valley begins to the north, in Botetourt County, and then swings south and west into Roanoke City, Salem and beyond. Plus, meet some people who live there.
The Braby Bunch loves their “real neighborhood” where Chad heads the Raleigh Court Civic League.

Loving Life in the Valley

If there’s one thing all Roanokers can agree on, it’s that the valley is great place to live. Here are six families that remind us why.
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Newcomers Guide to Roanoke Healthcare

In the realm of desirable living situations, Roanoke Valley’s health care is right at the top of the heap.
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