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May/June 2026

May/June 2026

The Student Becomes the Teacher

Meet four teachers who owe it all to their incredible mentors.

Jul 1, 2023
By: Bruce Ingram

Building Community Trust

Student resource officers play a critical role in schools— and not just for protection.

Jul 1, 2023
By: Aila Boyd

A Vital Teacher Pipeline

Schools continue to bring in new talent thanks to the Virginia Department of Education’s Career Switcher Program.

Jul 1, 2023
By: Aila Boyd

VBR Life 2023: Neighborhoods

Learn more about the varying neighborhoods throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Dec 8, 2022
By: RKR

VBR Life 2023: Recreation

Learn more about the fun recreation opportunities throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Dec 8, 2022
By: RKR

VBR Life 2023: Education

Learn more about award-winning education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Dec 8, 2022
By: RKR

VBR Life 2023: Arts and Culture

Learn more about the incredible arts and culture throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Dec 8, 2022
By: RKR

VBR Life 2023: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

Dec 8, 2022
By: RKR

Business Growth Continues Upward Trend

Not even a pandemic could put a damper on progress in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Business is booming, with a great new development in Franklin County.

Dec 8, 2022
By: Dan Smith

A Special Place to Retire

Whether you are single or part of a couple, Virginia’s Blue Ridge offers a wide variety of choices for the retired. It’s a place where ‘everyone is a neighbor.’