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Desirée Satler, owner of The Great BBQ.

Roanoke According to … Desirée Satler

In this installment, we talked to Desirée Satler, owner of The Great BBQ.
Dr. Elda Stanco Downey

Roanoke According to … Dr. Elda Stanco Downey

In this installment, we talked to academic-turned-entrepreneur Dr. Elda Stanco Downey, the founder and CEO of Roanoke Spanish.
Iris Park

Roanoke According to … Iris Park

In this installment, we talked to community cheerleader Iris Park, who helps run the family business, Miss You Flowers.
“Texas Tavern, Four Generations of the Millionaires Club"

Texas Tavern Featured in New Book

Texas Tavern’s Millionaire’s Club can now learn about their beloved restaurant like never before, thanks to a new book by Roanoker Shari Dragovich.
Chef Bede is pictured here with his son, Gabor “Chris” Bede, at a wedding last year. The two cooked side-by-side in the family catering business for years.

Roanoke According to … Chef Gabor Bede

In this installment, we talked to Chef Gabor Bede of Back2Basics Cooking, who sells his homemade Hungarian specialties at the Grandin and Greenbrier Nurseries farmers markets.
The kick-off event for this year’s tour will be an art market at Virginia Mountain Vineyards in Fincastle on August 30 from 1-5 p.m.

Open Studios – Botetourt Plans 10th Anniversary Tour

Local artists celebrate 10 years of Open Studios - Botetourt, a two-day event for members of the public to visit art studios and see their work.
Tatyana Trussell (left) with Dee and "The Iceman" Tucker

Roanoke According to … Dee Tucker

In this installment, we talked to Roanoke native Dee Tucker, who operates Delicia’s Gourmet Ice with her husband, Teano “the Iceman” Tucker.
Katelynn Lewis, owner of New to Me Consignment Boutique

New Owner at New To Me Consignment

New To Me Consignment Boutique celebrates new ownership and inventory with the same beloved discounts.
GoghNow creators Ajalon Elliott (left) and Chance Smith (right)

GoghNow for Musicians and Concert Lovers

A local tech startup provides economic relief for local musicians during the pandemic and beyond.
Evan Thomas Niemann sketching in one of his favorite spots: Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea.

Roanoke According to … Evan Thomas Niemann

In this installment, we talked to free-spirited fine artist Evan Thomas Niemann.

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The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.