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A Legacy of Compassion

When cancer made transportation a barrier to treatment, Becky Pollard turned pain into purpose — and now her son carries on the mission to get patients to care, one ride at a time.

The Gist: Murder Hole – Revealed, Explored, Explained

Say you were out looking at rural property in the Catawba Valley one day, and while your husband was talking to the realtor about a deal, you suddenly came across a giant hole – say 150 feet across, 100 feet wide and more than 100

The Gist: Top 10 Ways to Know it’s Summer Around Roanoke

#10. Cyclists in Halloween costumes riding four across on Blue Ridge Parkway, keeping traffic counts down.

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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Becky Pollard ringing the bell at Blue Ridge Cancer Care after her last cancer treatment.

A Legacy of Compassion

When cancer made transportation a barrier to treatment, Becky Pollard turned pain into purpose — and now her son carries on the mission to get patients to care, one ride at a time.
The book is the definitive source for Murder Hole.

The Gist: Murder Hole – Revealed, Explored, Explained

Say you were out looking at rural property in the Catawba Valley one day, and while your husband was talking to the realtor about a deal, you suddenly came across a giant hole – say 150 feet across, 100 feet wide and more than 100 feet deep. ...
Salem Red Sox Greets

The Gist: Top 10 Ways to Know it’s Summer Around Roanoke

#10. Cyclists in Halloween costumes riding four across on Blue Ridge Parkway, keeping traffic counts down.
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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