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The Gist: All Aboard The LOVE Train

Roanoke has finally joined more than 20 other Virginia destinations that have the honor of featuring LOVEwork art. Roanoke’s unique design appropriately ties into the city’s rail heritage, whimsically resembling both a train engine and engineer.

The Recipe: Two Birds – One Stone

A new year has rolled around again – quickly, I might add – which means two things. It’s time for the old “eat healthier” resolution…and the Super Bowl. So, I sought out a recipe that would work for both: Sweet Potato Nachos.

The Gist: 7th Annual Writers Conference

Novelist Sheri Reynolds of Cape Charles is the keynote speaker for the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference, 7th Edition at Hollins University Jan. 24-25.

The Gist: Triumph for Tourism

Local Governments Earn Leadership Award

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The Roanoke LOVEwork art is the creation of Eric Fitzpatrick.

The Gist: All Aboard The LOVE Train

Roanoke has finally joined more than 20 other Virginia destinations that have the honor of featuring LOVEwork art. Roanoke’s unique design appropriately ties into the city’s rail heritage, whimsically resembling both a train engine and engineer.
Sweet Potato Nachos

The Recipe: Two Birds – One Stone

A new year has rolled around again – quickly, I might add – which means two things. It’s time for the old “eat healthier” resolution…and the Super Bowl. So, I sought out a recipe that would work for both: Sweet Potato Nachos.
North Roanoke city and county residents have access to arts and other events at Hollins University

The Gist: 7th Annual Writers Conference

Novelist Sheri Reynolds of Cape Charles is the keynote speaker for the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference, 7th Edition at Hollins University Jan. 24-25.
Accepting the award – (pictured from left to right) From the City of Salem, City Manager Kevin Boggess and Mayor Randy Foley, Roanoke County Vice-Chair Charlotte Moore, Roanoke City Mayor David Bowers and Landon Howard, President of the Roanoke Valley CVB.

The Gist: Triumph for Tourism

Local Governments Earn Leadership Award
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Departments

After firefighters contained the three-alarm fire on April 5, the building that housed Noke Van Co. was reduced to rubble. Owners promise this is not the end of their business and their dreams.
Departments

Building Campers and Community

After Noke Van Co. suffered a devastating fire last month, owners vow to return to their business of helping people

May 1, 2025
River Craft Rail House offers salads, burgers and entrees like shrimp and catfish. Beers include a small selection of regional craft offerings.
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A Day in Buchanan

Buchanan delivers gorgeous views and outdoor living with a small town vibe.

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Gifts That Matter

From children’s smiles to safe spaces, family meals to wildlife rescue, Roanoke’s nonprofits remind us that the best holiday traditions

November 1, 2025