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VBR Life 2024: Recreation

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

VBR Life 2024: Business in Roanoke City

Roanoke City has experienced significant growth and economic development in recent years, with even more exciting programs and opportunities to come.

VBR Life 2024: Retirement

Retirement communities offer an abundance of fun and community.

VBR Life 2024: Regional Growth

Exciting things are happening throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, from outdoor adventures and marathons to retaining youth talent with remote work opportunities.

VBR Life 2024: Dining and Retail

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

VBR Life 2024: Education

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

VBR Life 2024: Neighborhoods

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

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VBR Life 2024: Recreation

Learn more about the exciting recreation opportunities throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
PHOP Lil Sparks Academy

VBR Life 2024: Business in Roanoke City

Roanoke City has experienced significant growth and economic development in recent years, with even more exciting programs and opportunities to come.
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VBR Life 2024: Retirement

Retirement communities offer an abundance of fun and community.
The Blue Ridge Marathon draws in runners from throughout the United States and beyond.

VBR Life 2024: Regional Growth

Exciting things are happening throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, from outdoor adventures and marathons to retaining youth talent with remote work opportunities.
Town Center Tap House

VBR Life 2024: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the incredible food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
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VBR Life 2024: Education

Learn more about top-notch education throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
The Preserve at Crooked Run

VBR Life 2024: Neighborhoods

Learn more about the vibrant neighborhoods throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into

April 23, 2026
The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.

May 1, 2023